The ~Ask Anyone Anything~ Thread

[Napalmbrain]

Originally Posted by wario2ooo

Anyone : What are some forms of discrimination?

Racism, sexism, religious discrimination, homophobia, biphobia, disability discrimination, ageism and "positive"/reverse discrimination.

There are so many ways for humans to hate each other for petty reasons.

[Celeste]

Originally Posted by Napalmbrain

Racism, sexism, religious discrimination, homophobia, biphobia, disability discrimination, ageism and "positive"/reverse discrimination.

There are so many ways for humans to hate each other for petty reasons.

Iknorite? :\
Feeding off Wario's question, which of these types of discrimination have you experienced?

For me: racism, sexism, religious discrimination, biphobia, ageism. Whee! D:

[Happy]

I've never received any discrimination.. I'm a white middle class atheist male

[Floydd]

I've got discrimnated for being polish, almost kicked the guys' ass. Iwas in grade 5 =/, but if he ever does make fun of my polish heritage again he's not going to be able to see out of his left eye for a while.

[Skorp]

I was lucky to grow up in a good city and go to a very liberal school so I can't say I've experienced any discrimination personally.

[Brawny]

Hmmm, does being thought superior due to race count as racism? I have been subject to ageism and internetaren'trealpeopleism.

Liberal school...like UofM? D:

[manred]

Anyone: What do you think is the meaning of life?

[Napalmbrain]

I think that question is vague and meaningless, and there's no reason to think that people have to have a meaning or purpose behind their existence. However, if life does have a meaning, I think it's probably different for everyone and something you have to work out for yourself.

[Skorp]

Originally Posted by Brawny

Liberal school...like UofM? D:

Yeah ann arbor is one of the most liberal places on earth. Interestingly its also one of the biggest retirement spots in America.

The meaning of life is 42. (before someone else puts it out there)

On a more serious note being religious, life to me is a test whose success leads to heaven and whose failure leads to hell.

[Cpt.McCloud]

Originally Posted by Skorp

Yeah ann arbor is one of the most liberal places on earth. Interestingly its also one of the biggest retirement spots in America.

The meaning of life is 42. (before someone else puts it out there)

On a more serious note being religious, life to me is a test whose success leads to heaven and whose failure leads to hell.

Oh why am I so slow! >_<

[Napalmbrain]

A question for our religious members: Do you think it is fair for a person to be punished in Hell for all eternity, when it is impossible for anyone to commit an infinite amount of sin (i.e. the punishment is vastly disproportionate to the crime)?

[Darkprinny]

Originally Posted by manred

Anyone: What do you think is the meaning of life?

A funny film allthow not as funny as the holy grail

[Skorp]

Originally Posted by Napalmbrain

A question for our religious members: Do you think it is fair for a person to be punished in Hell for all eternity, when it is impossible for anyone to commit an infinite amount of sin (i.e. the punishment is vastly disproportionate to the crime)?

A very good question.

In my mind, there are numerous numerous opportunities to be good. My beliefs teach me that sins are punished to a far less degree than good is rewarded. Good actions are rewarded 1000 times over. In this sense you have to do a lot more bad than good to deserve an eternity in hell.

In addition, intention is a huge part of action. Doing the wrong thing purposefully knowing it is wrong in my opinion deserves some punishment. Sinning unaware of the wrong you are doing can't be helped at times.

Don't forget forgiveness and mercy. Repentence is very powerful and important to practice if you are religious.

In answer to your question, whether it is fair or not isn't really for me to decide. Faith is believing that God knows best. What I do see is that it isn't overly hard to avoid an eternity in hell. People talk about sins like they are damning, I agree there are some which are. But for the most part its a cumulative question of how much good and how much bad have you done. With good being multiplied in the eyes of God and bad easily repented if you are sincere in asking forgiveness.

Punishment isn't generally equal to the sin though or it wouldn't be a deterrent from sinning. Murder can put you in jail for life when your sin took a matter of minutes to accomplish. Steal something and would you say the jailtime is appropriate? The judge decides ultimately, and his word is more or less final.

[Celeste]

Originally Posted by Napalmbrain

I think that question is vague and meaningless, and there's no reason to think that people have to have a meaning or purpose behind their existence. However, if life does have a meaning, I think it's probably different for everyone and something you have to work out for yourself.

QFT.
I really enjoy your posts in this thread.

[LevesqueIsKing]

The meaning of life? I always hated that question.

I think that people get too caught up in trying to 'win' life that they forget about truly important things. By spreading knowledge and wisdom, you can live on through other people. If I had to give you a stern answer, I'd say that your purpose in life is to improve others' lives.

Originally Posted by Brawny

Hmmm, does being thought superior due to race count as racism? I have been subject to ageism and internetaren'trealpeopleism.

Liberal school...like UofM? D:

I lol'd

[Birdmaster]

Originally Posted by manred

Anyone: What do you think is the meaning of life?

The answer to that is..........................MONKEYS