From a purely philosophical standpoint, I wonder why religious people seem to always feel like they are the center of all discussions, when it rarely is the case???

From a purely philosophical standpoint, I wonder why religious people seem to always feel like they are the center of all discussions, when it rarely is the case???


Casue i seem to have noticed that i am in the correct discussion form, i wonder what your intentions are for being here?

By the way 'kalmazooGuy87',

Here is the OP invitation:

"... Have you found anything new or interesting in philosophy lately?

Care to ponder any philosophical ideas?..."


Anything to say on topic 'kalmazooGuy87' ?

Oh of course, however the main subjest is RELIGION CHAT that is only a sub topic of the main topic, is it not?

So in the sence philosophical ideas, i would pretain this to religion, being athiest you would agree that an atheist has no religion correct?

KalamazooGuy87,

'Religion Chat' is the forum category or 'room', so to speak.

It is not a 'subject', nor is it a topic, and much less a 'main' topic.

It is a category, and it invites people to come up with specific 'topics' for discussion.

To use our 'room' metaphor, you might have a 'living room', which would kind of 'invite' people to do what people normally do in a living room, or a bathroom, which would kind of 'invite' people to do what people normally do in a bathroom.

Think of the 'religion chat' as the 'living room', for example, and hosting a wine and cheese party in that living room as the appropriate thing to in a 'living room', could be substituted by the topic of this thread: 'Where is the future of philosophy headed?'. You follow so far.

Now, when somebody comes into a 'living room' where a wine and cheese party is being hosted, and confuses it for the bathroom, it would create the kind of mess, you for example are causing by your 'slippery' off topic intervention on this thread.

So 'religion chat', a forum category, not a subject, nor a topic. Clear?

And the 'living room', not the 'bathroom'. Clear?

In 'religious chat', the 'chat' part would evoke a general, open, widely diverse scope of discussions from a public and widely diverse number of points of view.

It is not a virtual 'church', nor is it a training ground for church recruters.


Hope that helps KalamazooGuy87.

You make perfect sence to me.

However when you in a foreign area, and in someone elses house should you watch the tounge that you speak from?

Are you threatening here 'zooGuy'???

I don't think they like threats around these public forums on the WORLD wide web dear sir.

Apologize, and we'll turn the page?!?!

No threats intended, sorry you took it such.

Im saying if we are foreign to such a topic shouldnt we be the ones in the students seat, learning from the teacher?

I have to put myself in certain situations in the students seat even though i feel knowledgeable enough to teach.

OK 'Guy',

I accept your apology, and consider the page turned.


Now, I'm not sure about all the assumptions you're working with here, but I suggest we go with the simplest of guidelines.

The topic of this thread is philosophy, and the host proposed the following premise:

"... Where is the future of PHILOSOPHY headed?..."

To get the discussion started, the host asked the following questions based on the the topic:

"... Have you found anything new or interesting in philosophy lately? ..."

"... Care to ponder any philosophical ideas?..."


Now, whether you chose to engage in that topic and the host's questions or not, is up to you.

Also, up to you is whether you choose the student or teacher seat in the discussion, should you wish to engage.

But what is not up to you, or anyone other than the host, is the topic and the opening post.

And in this case our host asks:
"... Where is the future of PHILOSOPHY headed?..."

You are most welcomed to address that topic and assorted questions which the host posted in her OP.


Look forward to reading your thoughts on the subject 'Guy'.

Yes i think we can be friends.

I was commenting on

"Have you found anything new or interesting in philosophy lately?

Care to ponder any philosophical ideas? "

In which this happened to be on my mind so i asked this which was on my mind. Instead of an answer i get Voileazur

I'm not sure I follow you.

Your first post on this thread was not a question as you suggested, but rather a general pet peeve,

"... on a religious stand point, i wonder how come people ask questions regarding religion and at the same time refuse to believe anything other than thier own opinion..."

which, you must admit, had no relation whatsoever with the topic, nor the questions of the topic.

Now, do you accept turning the page at this point, or do you wish to continue this 'off topic' conversation?

My question was wondering how come people ask questions not looking for an answer, isnt this clearly posted? If not my mistake i was wondering such.. And i can agree it is a pet peeve

Great, so it looks like we're back to the main event:

Where is the future of philosophy headed?

Have you found anything new or interesting in philosophy lately?

Care to ponder any philosophical ideas?

Often times in a discussion questions are not posted for the purpose of seeking answers but rather in the hope that others will see their contradictory nature. They are offered as food for thought, and when people attempt to answer them matter-of-factly they are re-posed in yet another form showing the ambiguity of the previous answer.

This often proves to be a good way to help people think about issues that are self-inconsistent.

Every question asked is not seeking an answer. Such as,… What is the sound of one hand clapping?

If you try to answer the question you’ve misunderstood its intent.

Love that sound!!!


... OOPS!!! messed up again.


:)

Definition of the Community Topic "Religion Chat"

A mansion with many rooms!

We have asked for a science/philosophy room, but have had to make due with the 'theological'. So there is a hallway with a door labeled philosophy and behind it is a room, with a welcoming large circular fire place. Cush leather chairs and ottomans, rich wood paneling, hand made antique rugs and hand chiseled ornate bookcases, repleat with every philosopical, scientific and theological work ever written by man.

The best part of the room are the poeple sitting or standing and discussing and exchanging ideas and opinions and 'creating' an absurd, abstract realitity, called the cyber-connectic communication forum of friends.