philosophical questions?

[steven]

okey... this could actually be turned into a game or sumink if your inventive, but i was thinking, post a question then the next person answers with what they believe? and then they post another philosophical question (philosophical = something we dont know)... so my questions is...

what happens to you when you die?

[*Dissident*]

You are absorbed by the planet and become one with the planet.

Why do we buy things we dont need?

[0=]

Because they make us "happy", but we need more all the time because you're empty if you're in imbalance with your surroundings.

Why is health unimportant to Americans?

[theOperaGhost]

Because happiness is much more important.

Why do we have so much curiosity?

[0=]

Nonsense, most of the people I know are only curious about pop culture and sports.

Does it really matter which puppet wins the presidential election?

[Andrew56]

Not at all. Deciding between two people that will crash the country in two different directions because everyone has to oppose everyone else so strongly, is stupid.

How come guys that have a lot of sex are "awesome" "players" amongst their friends, and girls are "sluts"?

[0=]

Because girls get pregnant and STDs more easily than guys and have to deal with the consequences, whereas a guy can have a one night stand and be done with it (usually).

Why doesn't the most powerful country in the world have the best education system?

[steven]

because they spend too much money on their military force and not their education

what happens to you after you die?

[Andrew56]

Because a low class cycle has started where children are brought up thinking they should get an education, but if they don't, they can just stick with a single job for life and work their way up to a grand living, without a chance of failure. If all the kids valued and understood education, a far superior system would soon follow.

And steven and I posted at about the same time so . . .

You go into eternal punishment, or eternal paradise, based on your rejection or acceptance of Jesus as a Saviour.

Start another thread if that ruffles to many feathers, this is not the place to discuss it. No counter points were meant to be posted here.

We can perceive some things (e.g., a bird) with each of our five senses. Other things (e.g., the wind) we can perceive with only some of our senses. And still other things (e.g., bacteria) we can perceive only by extending our senses (microscope). Do things exist that we are unable to perceive with our senses or any extension of our senses? What would be the nature of such things?

[0=]

The many dimensions beyond the ones we experience. There are for more than just five.

What form of government is the most effective?

[theOperaGhost]

A true representative democracy I think works the best.

Why do celebraties get out of criminal punishment so easily?

[Mzor203]

Because they are popular and for some strange reason our society seems to believe that the more popular you are, the more rights you have,



Why is it that some people have millions of dollars while their neighbors may be on he edge of starvation?

[*Dissident*]

Capitalism is the transfer of wealth. Unfortunately that usually translates into the many financing the few.

[Serenity]

Psst...you forgot the next question...

[Sugaree]

ok then I'll post the next question.

When do you think the world will end?

[steven]

when the sun starts to die as stars expand when they begin to die, this will torch the earth

when you are asleep, do you actually dream or do you make it all up when you wake up...?

[Sugaree]

I really dream

Is it really the fact that we show emotion or is it our natural response to an issue

[steven]

we show emotion because we care, and we care because it is natural to us to think about what we want and like

if there was no living thing in an area, would time go on as it would if there was or would it skip straight to when an animal would be/go there?

[*Dissident*]

It happens, even if there isn't anything there. I mean, natural processes still happen even if there isnt anything living there.

Chicken or the Egg?

[Sugaree]

The one smoking the cigarette :D

Should we really know our own demise?

[theOperaGhost]

No. We'd worry too much

Why doesn't anyone ever find any of the prophecies, such as Nostrodamus's and the Bible code prophecies, before a catastrophic event actually happens?(I watch the history channel a lot)

[Serenity]

Because people need to believe catastrophe is imminent in order to make efforts towards preventing it, which most people don't. People are too afraid to be afraid.

What is it about others' discomfort that amuses us so?

[Sugaree]

Because it's not happening to us and it makes us feel better.

Why must people always find sadness in everything

[theOperaGhost]

People think being overly happy is a bad thing.

Why is being ignorant cool?

[Mzor203]

Because when you don't pay attention to your worries, you don't seem to have any problems in life, which in turn makes it so it seems that everything in your life is easy and cool.


Why is it that a man who can rush into battle without fear of death become afraid the minute he steps up to the pedestal to give a speech?

[theOperaGhost]

Because men are better when it comes to action over words. Also it's more of an adrenaline rush.

Why don't men ask for directions? And why do women hate it so much?

[Sugaree]

Because he realizes that he really will die

Why must we all have a deep understanding

[steven]

so we an understand all of the troubles that we go through,

what happens when you reach the edge of space?

[theOperaGhost]

You can never reach the edge of space.

Why do we care more about outer space than we do about our own planet?

[steven]

because there is an almost certainty that there is another planet out there with other living species that will probably be just as or even more intelligent than humans are

why is this thread not a sticky?

[Techno Monster]

Because nobody requested one.
Is Big Foot real???

[Lifesreject]

If you want to think he's real then yes.

Why is some of the world in poverty when we have way 2 much food wasted? Couldn't we just share?

[Andrew56]

For the most part, because we're lazy. At the Easter church breakfast this morning, pounds upon pounds of unwanted food had been thrown away. If we filled our plates with our stomachs and not our eyes, we could save alot of food, and solve alot of hunger.

Hypocritically I ask, why are so many of the questions asked not philosophical in any way?

[Serenity]

Laziness again. Actually coming up with a good, in-depth, thought-provoking question requires effort.

What is it about big, shiny things that attracts people and makes them want to spend more and more money?

[Andrew56]

Big shiny things are hard to find in nature, and are uncommon amongst man made things as well. Therefore OBVIOUSLY they are a sign of high class, good taste, and ownership of copious amounts of greenbacks.

How did we end up paying for water?

[Sugaree]

Because someone said 'This is a good idea making people pay for water' big duh there :P

Why must we really show emotion in a situation that doesn't call for it?

[ThatCanadianGuy]

The only answer could be that you DONT need to...

However... why are men expected to hide emotions (crying etc) that girls are encouraged to display "proudly".

[Sugaree]

Maybe because everyone has their own feelings on certain situations. Although I think we could be more responsive :P

Why must we always fight?

[Camazotz]

Competion, to be the best. People want to be more powerful than they should be, and cant accept being average.

Do you believe in OBE's, or are they all a mind trick?(Out of Body Experiences) [You may have to search somewhere to read about the debate]

[Lifesreject]

I kind of believe in them. I have never experience one but i have a freind who had one. And i think she is tellin the truth

Why do we listen to music?

[steven]

to help us when we need to calm down from annoyin lil brothers that get you so pissed off!!!

would it be possible to be able to travel through time and space?

[Andrew56]

No. Even observation would instantly cause a paradox and some crazy space time continuum crap would happen.

Why don't we just go ahead and drill for oil in our own country? Harming nature could be avoided, and if it wasn't, wouldn't you rather some penguins die and pay $0.50 for a gallon of gas, rather then thriving flightless birds and $3.50?

[Sugaree]

Well, I believe that it's just mainly because they don't want to ravage the "beauty" of our country and just wreck another and of course this causes war in most cases I think.

Should we really care about current issues?

[*Dissident*]

As an answer to the post before last: We consume 20 million barrels of oil per day. 8 of those are harvested on our own soil. We pretty much (with the exception of Alaska) drill to our capacity. I don't think oil is worth devestating the last real beautiful wilderness we have left in the US.

To answer the poster above me, yes, we should. If we didnt, then nothing would ever change. caring about others and their well being and how we (as a country) treat others is what makes us essentially human(e).

should religion have more or less influence in politics? or remain the same.

[theOperaGhost]

Religion should have less influence. Especially if you're talking about international politics. Too many religions to get in the way of politics.

Is the Pope closer to God than a normal person?

[Andrew56]

Some could argue that his relationship with God is stronger, but he is an equal among men as far as holiness goes.

I however, don't argue that point. I believe he is an equal spiritually and righteously to the average Catholic.

Why is there a lack of will power in most people?

[Sugaree]

Because they don't care as long as someone is doing it for them

Why must we always help other countries when they can offord to help themselves?

[theOperaGhost]

Because we always have to be the humanitarians. We get a good rep if we help someone out.

Are there other intelligent life forms in our universe?

[ThatCanadianGuy]

Yes; they've just observed how "primitive" the human race is and have decided to avoid us altogether! :D

How many licks DOES it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

No-one will ever know; seriously, We willnever know, it depends on the Tootsie pop, the size of your toungue, what you would define as a lick, the amount of saliva you use, and you would have to make every lick exactly the same

How many hairs does a cow have on its back per sq. inch?

[*Dissident*]

depends on the cow, methinks.


What is more important? Our comfort as humans or the survival of nature?

[steven]

the survival of the nature is wayyy more important. if we continue as we are, improving our comfort, then the world will change the temperature will increase (global warming), which in turn. will increase the temperature at the polar ice-caps and will melt the ice, which has already started. this will raise the sea levels by a good 20m - 30m which will have DEVASTATING effects on low lying islands/coastal areas, this will kill thousands, if not millions of humans AND animals. if nature breaks down and gets worse, then the comfort of humans will decrease, this is a delicate balance, get too much of one then the other will decrease, wich in turn, will make the other one collapse which will make it spiral downwards.

why do people make promises they dont intend to keep? whats the point of making promises if you are not going to keep them?

[Serenity]

It is an attempt to make the other person[s] feel better for a little while and think better of you for what they think you're going to do.

What is the root of all evil?

[The Entertainer]

PERSONALLY, I think religion doesnt help, though my official answer is there is no root. Evil is necessary

Do we all see the same colours?

[Whisper]

sentience (when we became a sentience species we earned the ability to choose)

As a species throughout history we've always been quick to adapt this atribute has allowed us to become the dominant species on earth
So why are we so slow in accepting, adapting, and conquering climate change?

[Prince Jellyfish]

The root of all evil is good! For, I say, those who claim to be good are in all actuality bad!
Let me tell you a story.

In a great grassy field, there lives a herd of sheep and in the skies above them, large birds soar about. The sheep are preyed upon by the eagles causing the sheep to cry out, "Why? Why do you eat us? Why don't you try to eat grass instead? I could be just like you if I wanted, but instead I eat grass because eating others is evil!"

A large eagle heard this and replied, "What is evil about me? I simply wish to live my life! And the only way I may do that is by sustaining myself on a diet of flesh! What choice is it of my own?"

"Liar!" cried the sheep, "You speak lies! You are immoral and evil for feeding upon us! We are the victims of your cruelty."

The birds of the sky bared no ill will towards the sheep of the plain, as they were simply a a food source; however, the sheep were resentful towards the birds, the birds feed upon and therefore must be evil! The sheep believed that beyond this world, where they were prayed upon, they would be rewarded for their resignation of the mortal world. They believed that the birds of the sky would be punished eternally for feeding upon them and behaving as they did.

The birds could not change their ways, for it was not up to them as they were born into their superiority; likewise, the sheep were also wrong in claiming that they made the choice to only eat grass and be peaceful, as it was their nature! The sheep were not moral, they were simply born weaker, not born bad or evil, just born at a lower level. The hatred inside the hearts of the sheep towards the birds, creatures that only ate what they needed to to survive, makes them truly base and envious. However, the birds do not hate the sheep, they simply see them as below them; not inherently bad, but not of great worth; conversely, the sheep see themselves as good in their so-called rejection of the material world and the birds as completely evil because of there "immoral", albeit natural, ways.

So, who is truly good? As far as worth goes, it is the birds; for they are the superior creatures.
As far as a lack of baseness and inherent evil? ALSO THE BIRDS! The sheep had nothing but hatred in their hearts and they refused to acknowledge the true world around them, instead dwelling upon their hatred.

[The Entertainer]

hmmm...but natural selection, the very thing that brought us here, is also a sort of natural evil too...

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Thee is no such thing as natural evil, humans define evil. W/out humans there is no evil

[The Entertainer]

I take your point, but natural selection and evolution isnt all good, you have to admit. It goes against the average person's moral framework, surely?

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

How is it not good? The best survives to move on, thats seems good to me. Who would want aplanet populated with sick beings?

[The Entertainer]

well, it means that millions of species of animal, who themselves are not evil beings, have been made extinct. Take, for example, the meteor impact that destroyed the dinosaurs. That meteorite caused a whole lot of suffering, and natural selection weeded out those that couldnt survive....

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

So what? They dont have the same intelligence as us, they arent equals, they would have died anyway. And that was randmom chance, not natural selection. What would the earth be like w/out NS? Who knows, it would be pretty screwed up though, the weak everywhere, surviving against all odds...

[The Batman]

(you forgot to post a question)

If we evolved from apes then how come the apes alive now didn't evolve.

[Prince Jellyfish]

(you forgot to post a question)

If we evolved from apes then how come the apes alive now didn't evolve.

Actually, they're still evolving and we are too.:rolleyes:
The homo sapiens sapiens aren't going to be the best thing around after a few million years from now.
"What is an ape to a man? A laughing-stock, a thing of shame. And just the same shall man be to the Ubermensch: a laughing-stock, a thing of shame."
-Nietzsche-

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

*shocked at question*

OK, here goes --- A very long time ago, here on earth, in a plains region, a group of apes learned to look over the plains to spot predators in an easier fashion by standing on their hind legs. They began walking upright, slowly developing. This revolutionised the way they had sex. Their bodies began to adapt to the new position. All the other apes were left in their normal form. They didnt evolve because they didnt have the brains to stand up. That simple

Why dont people do some research on the things they are against and deny so vehemently?

[Prince Jellyfish]

*shocked at question*

OK, here goes --- A very long time ago, here on earth, in a plains region, a group of apes learned to look over the plains to spot predators in an easier fashion by standing on their hind legs. They began walking upright, slowly developing. This revolutionised the way they had sex. Their bodies began to adapt to the new position. All the other apes were left in their normal form. They didnt evolve because they didnt have the brains to stand up. That simple

Why dont people do some research on the things they are against and deny so vehemently?

Necessity is the mother of evolution!:D

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Precisely! If it weren't necessary for the apes to stand to scout easier, we probably wouldnt be here today!

Now someone answer my question! : Why dont people do some research on the things they are against and deny so vehemently?

[Prince Jellyfish]

Precisely! If it weren't necessary for the apes to stand to scout easier, we probably wouldnt be here today!

Now someone answer my question! : Why dont people do some research on the things they are against and deny so vehemently?

Because they don't want the truth at all, they just want to reinforce their own beliefs.

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Thank you for an intelligent answer :D

Why dont people want to know the truth?

[Prince Jellyfish]

Thank you for an intelligent answer :D

Why dont people want to know the truth?

Because it scares them! Because truth trumps faith!

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

AN excellent answer!

Why does Socialism look so good on paper, and yet fail so completely in practice?

[The Batman]

Because it scares them! Because truth trumps faith!

You just turned a general question to one about religion. And to me its not an answer its an opinion.

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Why does Socialism look so good on paper, and yet fail so completely in practice?

[Prince Jellyfish]

Why does Socialism look so good on paper, and yet fail so completely in practice?

Because not everyone is truly equal.
=/

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Good reply

Why are the people so easily duped?

[steven]

Good reply

Why are the people so easily duped?

okey first of all... its not your question... its prince jellyfish's... lol and secondly... i have no clue... lol ... so to start the game again and not change it into ''Hauptmann Kauffman and his questions'' lol (could actually work out but still) this is one where each person takes it in turn to ask a question. the person who answers the question before them gets to ask their own question

so Prince Jellyfish, its your question lol

[Prince Jellyfish]

Why play the victim?

[*Dissident*]

To get attention so you can feel like your special.

Why do people care about what other people's life style choices if it doesnt affect them at all?

[steven]

because the human race is a very curious kind, its the same principle as opening a door we arent supposed to, we do it to see whats at the other side of it.

why were emotions created...?

[Requin]

So we can express ourselves without using words, like crying and smiling etc.

Why do we believe in things we can't prove?
just wonderin

[steven]

because it gives millions of people hope, if we could prove these things, it could destroy millions of religions, or it could even make some more, a question we should never be able to prove is, what happens after death? re-incarnations...? heaven and hell...? or just a wondering soul that wonders the Earth for the rest of eternity...? there a millions of possibilites

why do people get greedy and grab all of the money they can when they can plainly see the help that is needed in other countries...?