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Old 08-21-2003, 02:17 PM   #105 (permalink)
CSflim
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Originally posted by chavos
People talk the same way about love, freedom, justice... We're talking about an abstract concept, and a natural law...it's hardly the sort of thing that can be proven or disproven by rationalism. Now, if you'd like to live a 100% rational life, that's cool. I won't stop you.
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There ya go...an example of the non-rational idea that has many of the same characteristics as faith in God. I hope it's been informative to read, as i've had a most splendid time thinking it up.
Freedom is a desirable thing.
People typically go after what is desirable, despite any logical reasoning.
Why are so many people so keen to start a family?
There's no purely logical reason for anyone to have children.
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