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Achilles

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Posted in: Libertarianism
  Achilles
09-07-2007, 2:35 AM
#4
The problem is that the rules have gotten out of hand. You should read some of Walter E. Williams' columns. He is an economist and a professor at George Mason University. Here's a link to his website....http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/ I...  [Read More]
Posted in: Libertarianism
  Achilles
09-07-2007, 1:16 AM
#2
I see the point you are trying to make, but it seems that you are at least somewhat in favor of having a "nanny-state" when you make reference to the way the government holds the hand of a free market economy. Correct, ala SEC, Sarbanes-Oxl...  [Read More]
Posted in: Madeleine McCann: Missing girl's mother named suspect
  Achilles
09-07-2007, 5:26 PM
#1
Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/portugal_missing_girl) PRAIA DA LUZ, Portugal - In a shocking twist, the mother of a 4-year-old British girl missing since May was named a suspect and called in for questioning Friday by police along with the child's...  [Read More]
Posted in: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
  Achilles
09-07-2007, 4:04 PM
#15
The only Libertarian I’ve ever dealt with is Ron Paul. They don’t all believe in the Gold Standard do they? Because my Finance Degree will not let me logically get around that. The mercantile system is so 18th century :D I get skittish when bot...  [Read More]
Posted in: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
  Achilles
09-06-2007, 8:23 PM
#13
I consider myself to be a conservative liberal. I’m conservative in terms of money and government, but very, very liberal on social issues. I don't think it's that uncommon to encounter people that are economically conservative and socially "l...  [Read More]
Posted in: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
  Achilles
09-06-2007, 6:59 PM
#8
Right now Mr. Paul is running as a Republican, but I believe your assumption is correct and he may throw his hat in the ring as an independent. Thanks for the correction. To be honest, I haven't been following his campaign that closely, so I really w...  [Read More]
Posted in: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
  Achilles
09-06-2007, 5:11 PM
#4
Kinda reminds me a little of how presidential candidates broke the mold by holding televised debates back in the 50's. Fast forward 50 years and now here we are with banner ads, YouTube campaigns, presidential blogs, etc, etc, etc. Makes me wonder ho...  [Read More]
Posted in: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
  Achilles
09-06-2007, 4:52 PM
#2
Now I do not believe Ron Paul has a chance of getting the Republican nomination, but are his actions hurting the Republican’s chances of keeping the White House? I'm no political expert, but history and current events tell me that independent candi...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why did you choose atheism?
  Achilles
09-06-2007, 9:46 AM
#4
No better alternative presented itself....  [Read More]
Posted in: Britain approves human-animal embryo research
  Achilles
09-05-2007, 4:59 PM
#1
Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070905/sc_nm/britain_embryo_dc)LONDON (Reuters) - British regulators decided on Wednesday to permit in principle the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos for research into illnesses such as Parkinson's, Motor Neu...  [Read More]
Posted in: Justification by faith or works?
  Achilles
09-02-2007, 12:06 AM
#14
Actually, from what I've heard from Protestant and Catholic clergy and people hevily involved with their churches on both sides sounds like both groups are moving closer together than they historically have been on this issue. And the fact that this...  [Read More]
Posted in: Justification by faith or works?
  Achilles
09-01-2007, 12:53 PM
#10
She may think what she's doing (praying, 'going before God for them') is selfless, but I think it's the complete opposite. Heh. And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corne...  [Read More]
Posted in: Justification by faith or works?
  Achilles
09-01-2007, 4:45 AM
#7
That's because addressing or refuting alternative interpretations wasn't my intent. You and Web Rider were noting that those who believe in salvation by faith might somehow abdicate responsibility for doing good works because they have the 'get out o...  [Read More]
Posted in: Justification by faith or works?
  Achilles
09-01-2007, 2:39 AM
#5
Jae, You certainly put a lot of careful thought and time into your response. A few things though: 1) This does not appear to address or refute alternative interpretations. 2) This does not appears to address or refute the specific alternative inter...  [Read More]
Posted in: Justification by faith or works?
  Achilles
08-31-2007, 7:54 PM
#2
While alot of mainstream judeo-christian religions espouse heaven as an ends to a mean, you do good, you get into heaven, regardless of you're motivations. What is your take on christian sects which believe that you get into heaven merely for accepti...  [Read More]
Posted in: Elder Scrolls custom classes
  Achilles
08-30-2007, 6:25 PM
#3
I generally try to stick to a very limited set of skills in order to increase replayability (if that's even a word :D). I typically even go so far as to dictate what kind of armor they can wear, what kind of loot then take/sell, and which kinds of en...  [Read More]
Posted in: Elder Scrolls custom classes
  Achilles
08-30-2007, 5:50 PM
#1
Someone mentioned vampires in Oblivion in another thread and it reminded me of a Dunmer "Vampire Hunter" custom class that I played through recently. I wonder if anyone else had any other fun custom classes they created for either Morrowind...  [Read More]
Posted in: Doing other things at FTL speeds...
  Achilles
08-31-2007, 3:55 AM
#3
Also, I'm interested in what Achilles has to say about this. I know disproving these types of things based on relativity is his cup of tea.:xp: :D As swfan28 points out ToR's influence on the quantum scale is unknown (to the best of our current knowl...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why do atheists become people of faith?
  Achilles
08-31-2007, 2:42 AM
#44
From what I've read from C.S. Lewis and Dr. Collins, both of whom were atheists before becoming Christians, the question came down to meaning in life. If they really were nothing more than a bag of chemicals that 'dance to their genes', then ultimate...  [Read More]
Posted in: Christian weblinks;
  Achilles
09-04-2007, 4:24 PM
#34
I finally had the opportunity to sit down and evaluate the Ehrman-Craig debate transcript (http://www.holycross.edu/departments/crec/website/resurrection-debate-transcript.pdf). Your evaluation above is of a transcript of Craig's rebuttal, not the o...  [Read More]
Posted in: Christian weblinks;
  Achilles
08-31-2007, 1:08 PM
#31
Jonathan7, if you don't mind, I believe I agreed to having you post the critique (not the length of our exchange). Please do not post any more of my PM until we've had a chance to discuss them. Thanks!...  [Read More]
Posted in: Christian weblinks;
  Achilles
08-31-2007, 2:32 AM
#26
That's not the same as proof of actual deception--it just means that he doesn't agree with the atheists' assertions that he's presenting a strawman. Taken from the link that I provided earlier (which I did so that you would not be forced to take my w...  [Read More]
Posted in: My God is better than your God!
  Achilles
08-30-2007, 5:29 PM
#27
I think we are in agreement on all of these things Achilles. I guess I am advocating a different kind of faith for those who choose to involve themselves in a formal "faith". Follow the Baha'i Faith's doctrine of universal acceptance. Be to...  [Read More]
Posted in: My God is better than your God!
  Achilles
08-30-2007, 12:48 PM
#25
Ok... the barnyard facade case was a epistemological test of knowledge. Had you not had your friends correct you on what was really going on in Facade, you could have gone on happily believing that Facade was full of beautiful barns and silos just li...  [Read More]
Posted in: Evidence for Jesus? (long)
  Achilles
08-31-2007, 1:44 PM
#9
Apologies in advance. I've been trying very hard for the past several weeks to avoid simply pointing out fallacies, but in the interest of brevity, I'm going to fall off the wagon (hopefully only for this post). Here is the main Wiki article on the...  [Read More]
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