How do we know what is right, and what is wrong?
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How do we know what is right, and what is wrong?
Post #1How do we know what is right, and what is wrong? For example, I think it is wrong to be a herbivore or a carnivore or an omnivore, or a parasite. I think all living things should be autotrophs. I think only autotrophs are good and the rest are evil. However, I am not certain that my thoughts are right. Can herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and parasites become autotrophs at will? If so, why don't they? If they can't become autotrophs at will, is it really their fault that they are not autotrophs?
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Re: How do we know what is right, and what is wrong?
Post #659[Replying to The Tanager in post #658]
If not, then I see no reason why you can't just share this knowledge you claim to have, without my even having to reply to those "five issues" you mentioned.
And will you do so, without using my replies as a means of going off on a tanagent?So, if you show good faith that you are seeking understanding and truth by responding to all five issues I mentioned (even if you need to ask clarifying questions because you don't see the relevance), then I will add this issue to our discussion and share what I see as perfectly good solutions to those problems from Christianity.
If not, then I see no reason why you can't just share this knowledge you claim to have, without my even having to reply to those "five issues" you mentioned.
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Re: How do we know what is right, and what is wrong?
Post #660Okay, so it is clear that we can't continue discussing things here. What you call tangents, I think are the central facets of an on-topic discussion and what you think is central, often seem like tangents to me. I offered that we cover everything both of us think are central, but you want to focus on only what you deem central. I believe discussions need to be two-way with mutual respect for each other and what we find central, so that we each are heard. I hope you have a wonderful day and find all truth on your journey.
