Citizenschallenge-v.3

Sounds good to me on all counts Tim.   I was simply curious to hear “justlikeyou” tell us more about his perspective.

A woman isn’t a “mom” until her child is born.

Ouch, I’m no mom, but I’ve watched a few get pregnant, then becoming slightly scared newbie moms, then evolving into seasoned moms, don’t those first nine months of creating and nurturing that little potentiality worth something.

I might as well add, it applies more to the kiddo inside –  a child…[Read more]

The following comes from an essay I wrote recently, Pageant of Evolution 24hr part 2 –  I think it’s important to this discussion because it underscores the point that consciousness (just like physical organisms) cannot be considering in isolation of the reality unfolding on the other side of that consciousness, namely the universe surrounding…[Read more]

There is no such thing as “more highly evolved”

Lausten, could you unpack that?

When people say “more highly evolved” aren’t they referring to greater complexity and abilities of said creature.

The reptilian brain – the mammal brain – the human brain, and such.

That’s not to say the more complex is “better” – since it’s utterly dependent on the…[Read more]

Holmes:  … then all human activities and beliefs including theological ones are the result of that evolutionary process.

So how can the atheist berate the theist when the theist exists as a result of natural selection?

Well because theological beliefs all centered on the ego and are disassociated from the physical world.

Religions are all…[Read more]

I don’t really believe there are “lessons” to be learned in life

Is that why you chose to spend your time and energy chasing your tail?

Just to be clear, that is your opinion and a great deal of people have found life full of profound and fun lessons.

I signed off last night with a comment to Holmes about Good Faith Discussion – and how the participants have certain responsibilities – such as clearly enunciating their positions and explaining claims if asked.

It’s so refreshing to have woken up to the above excellent example of a person who’s doing her part to uphold a constructive civil…[Read more]

Am I weird for being totally floored that a President of the United States goes to attend the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

And you think we’re not heading straight towards some hell?  This fucker is starting to recruit his brown…[Read more]

`I don’t pay enough attention to Dawkins to know if that’s a true assessment you’ve made, I suspect it isn’t.

I do know that from the scientists who’s lectures I’ve listened to, they seem pretty well awareness that A) we don’t know everything about origins  B) we’ll never positively know how origins occurred  C)  The best we can hope for is so…[Read more]

A)   part two will be posted in the next day or two.

B)   Who the hell knows, (Once, I thought I knew the type, but seems folks fitting that profile are much rarer than I thought.) I sure don’t anymore..  Bots from every corner of the world seem to take an interest.  {Though the main reason for writing is to better understand it for mys…[Read more]

Known by a litany of nicknames, Mitch McConnell, born Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr., is the senior Republican Senator elected from the state of Kentucky. Growing up in an area on the border of Indiana that was rich in opportunity and wealth unlike so many other unfortunate parts of Kentucky, he would become the Senate Majority Leader and one of…

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Hey you beat me to it Tim!

That wall makes about as much sense as the creepy lying guy in the white house.

Diamond blade, have you seen the power packs they have for Sawzalls and even circular saws – which they make wonderful diamond circular blades for

also.

You should see what we Saw.   🙂

see ya around, gotta run

Oh and what are metaphysical “Truths”

Welcome back.  You know there is nothing wrong with asking people to define what they mean when they say things.  If I had the time I bet I could collect a variety fo definitions for “metaphysics” – besides it’s tossed around so much, why not have someone nail it down like you did for me.  Thank you, the qu…[Read more]

… therefore don’t assume that your negative experiences tell us anything about the legitimacy of theological beliefs, you fell in with a bunch of goons and that’s not the fault of others.

How do you figure that grand judgement?

What makes your apparently individual opinion, born out of isolation, any more superior to group discussions and opi…[Read more]

This video showed up in the sidebar and turned out pretty informative.  A little background for the above.

The Current Status of Human Brain Organoids Research with Alysson Muotri

University of California Television (UCTV)

The study of brain organoids is leading to a better understanding of human…

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Fetal Heart Beat Law are only part of GOP hateful atrocities against women.

BY THE KANSAS CITY STAR EDITORIAL BOARD  – OCTOBER 31, 2019

Missouri’s spreadsheet on women’s menstrual cycles is totally normal.

In (a) dystopia

https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article236834368.html

Hey Missouri, Margaret Atwood can’t keep up with y…

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Yeah, I know what you mean.

Crucifying Al Franken – NPR – Moral equivalence between rape and an unwelcome kiss?

http://citizenschallenge.blogspot.com/2017/11/npr-franken-false-moralequivalence.html