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Climate Change and my moral dilema

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Libertarianism: an abject moral and ethical failure, IMO

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wanderer Sep 22, 2011. 69 Replies 2 Likes

What do you tell a guy who is sick, goes into a coma and doesn't have health insurance? Who pays for his coverage? Are you saying society should just let him die?That’s the question put to…Continue

What Rick Perry is Really Praying For

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sentient Biped Aug 13, 2011. 18 Replies 0 Likes

must read blog... "Dear God,Despite the fact that making it rain in Texas was too much to ask you for, even though it would have saved lives, eliminated suffering for tens of thousands of your…Continue

sorry ladies, but your body isn't really yours

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oh, and rape? sorry, but it requires at least 2 or 3 witnesses for it to be valid. Forget that DNA evidence - it doesn't count cuz it isn't in the good book. so says Ron Hamm, the pastor of…Continue

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LarryL replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

re "keep preaching the truth!!!"Ironic isn't it? Here we are "preaching the truth" of science to save people from the "hell" of climate change. Sounds kind of familiar doesn't it?

Nov 3, 2011

LarryL replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

Thank you for responding Ann. Yes, I am familiar with the carbon extraction machines. They look to be quite practical - once we figure out what to do with the carbon that is extracted.There are two problems the machines won't solve…

Nov 3, 2011

Ann N. replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

A few years ago, I edited an article on geoengineering. It might relieve you to know that there ARE technologies that could combat global warming. For instance, one could actually build a factories that sucked carbon dioxide back out of the air.…

Nov 3, 2011

Markcincy replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

I keep the furnace temp low in my house,drive small car, and turn off lights when not in use. However, with countries measuring their success by how much growth they have and an ever increasing and unsustainable population increase, what good will…

Oct 23, 2011

LarryL replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

first, thanks for the podcast link. I listened twice. The kid was alright, she didn’t sound like an entirely lost cause. (Would be interesting to do an interview with her in 3 years.) It’s not her fault but it is…

Oct 14, 2011

LarryL replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

"Is this an issue of ability or will?"It's an issue of will. Yes, the evidence suggests that we can stablize climate. It will require great changes - especially to those of us who enjoy a privileged life, as well as…

Oct 14, 2011

LarryL replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

Yes, it's because they are wrong. I suppose they think I'm wrong too, but at least I can back up my claims with actual evidence versus words from a 2,000 year old book.thanks Andy :)

Oct 14, 2011

Drake Everren replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

Larry, I have one question for you: Is this an issue of ability or will? More specifically, are we capable of forcing a stabilization of the climate with our existing resources and technology, but simply lack the conviction to do so? If…

Oct 13, 2011

The Nerd replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

Depends on why you're opposed to evangelicals. Is it because they're wrong? Well, don't be wrong. Is it because they're invasive? You'd better have a really good case for inviting people to listen to…

Oct 13, 2011

LarryL replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

Thanks Andrea, I agree with your points, but let me ask you this:What obligation do I have to try to convince others of the predicament that science has told us that we are in? Wouldn't this make me almost like an evangelical…

Oct 13, 2011

The Nerd replied to LarryL's discussion 'Climate Change and my moral dilema'

I think about that too. If it could be shown that everyone in America (for example) dropped everything and changed in every way, that it'd save the planet, and we all did it, that'd be cool. But that still leaves every other…

Oct 13, 2011

Climate Change and my moral dilema

I am convinced that climate change will present society with the greatest challenge humanity has yet faced or may ever face. By "society", I mean todays' society, not tomorrows. Yes, this means us. I have come to this conclusion after studying this topic with as much objectively and open mindness as I could muster for over 3 years. I've read just about every climate related book, scientific report and website that I could find ... and this includes sources that are skeptical. The opposing…See More

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Wanderer replied to LarryL's discussion 'Libertarianism: an abject moral and ethical failure, IMO'

The Middle East. It's not something I would actually advocate for others to do, really I want to be in Germany or somewhere in Western Europe, but I ended up getting really lucky over there. It's not something I wanted to do for long…

Sep 22, 2011

Becca replied to LarryL's discussion 'Libertarianism: an abject moral and ethical failure, IMO'

I'm hoping I can manage to get out of the US. Where did you escape to? I spent a year in Germany while I was at university and for the first time in my life not only experienced what it was like to have healthcare but experienced a working…

Sep 22, 2011

Grace Fitzpatrick replied to LarryL's discussion 'Libertarianism: an abject moral and ethical failure, IMO'

I've wondered that for years, guys.

Sep 21, 2011

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About Me: I'm an atheist newbie (July 2009). Sorry it took so long to join the club, but better late then never. I can see things much clearer with my new "there is no god" glasses.

School/College/University: Ferris State University

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At 2:18pm on May 9, 2011, The Nerd said…

At 3:37pm on May 3, 2011, Susan Stanko said…: Yeah, At least watch the carnage that Park leaves in his wake. I might be able to contribute something, though.

At 1:37pm on February 22, 2011, dr kellie said…: Yes, I'm pretty sure that is where she is. You'd probably scare her to death. She's very reclusive, but very smart.

At 5:17pm on February 21, 2011, dr kellie said…: Howdy, LarryL. One of my old buddies lives in Saint Louis. She is a lead scientist for Purina. Say hi to her for me;)

At 11:17am on February 4, 2011, Brent Feeney said…: We got about the same in Carondelet. The rest of my family in Collinsville got smacked a bit harder, AFAIK. What can you do though? *LOL* I'll be at Skeptics in the Pub tonight - see you there?

At 5:24pm on January 31, 2011, Brent Feeney said…: Thanks for the request Larry, good to see another STL guy here!! =) Ready to batten down everything for the the latest snowpocalypse? *ROFL*

At 4:59pm on January 3, 2011, Maia Rodriguez said…: Lol! Well, at least you tried, Larry. Not all Atheists can give the church thing a go. So there's something to be said for that. And thank you, the pics were fun to do. My husband and I are having trouble choosing which ones! Today we're off to the doctor, cause my 3-year-old has a urinary tract infection and my newborn son has constipation. What, is this a test from God? :) Wish me luck!

At 7:25am on January 2, 2011, Maia Rodriguez said…: Larry, I used to love the homily portion of the mass. (It was a Catholic mass you went to, I presume?) I always enjoyed hearing the priest's perspective, whether I agreed with it or not. The rest of the mass was dull, dull dull.

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family, and yes, my little heathen is quite plump and healthy. Keeping me up a lot (hence the reason I'm on right now). Lol. But it is to be expected, as he is only 3 weeks old. And he's quite calm. Rather like the baby Jesus. Wait a minute... maybe there's something to that....

At 2:39pm on December 24, 2010, Maia Rodriguez said…: Hi, Larry! How ya doing? Merry Xmas Eve. Or happy Winter Solstice. Lol. What do you say to an atheist? Ah, I still celebrate Xmas and Xmas Eve. It's fun, especially with kids. We just don't treat it like a religious holiday, more like a holiday with pagan traditions.

Anyhoot, I just found my comment section here on Atheist Nexus (yeah I'm a little slow) and I found your podcast you recommended on Thomas Jefferson. That's really cool. I will definitely check that out. He was a fascinating man!! I've also been getting some very interesting comments on my blog of late (some Park has responded to). One is from this Christian fundamentalist guy named "Dan" who has his own blog called "Debunking Atheists". Want to check it out just for fun? Just go to this link. If you want to see what he wrote on my blog, just go to Releasing Religion, scroll down and check out the comments section. It's given me tons of fuel for future blog posts!