No metaphors or similes, please, just answer me this.?
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I'll check out the book you mentioned in the other thread but sounds a little too fundie for me. And sorry that you didn't like all the "mights" in my previous answer :)\n\nMonotheistic God = all knowing + all powerful\nIn some monotheist traditions the one God is all knowing/all powerful but not all. So Monotheistic God = all knowning +all powerful isn't always true and would be the first "might" in your own logic chain, might be all powerful might not.\n\nall knowing = knowledge of what you will do\nThe very fact that your using the word "will" implies that this one God who might be all powerful/knowing exists inside time. Our own studies have shown that the farther you are from a center of gravity, like the earth for instance, the slower time passes relative to someone nearer the center. So would this monotheistic god know what we "will" do or merely what we did? That is the second "might" in your logic chain.\n\nknowing what you will do = 0 choices\nThat is one way of looking at it, IF god exists inside time and IF he is really all knowning which isn't a must outside of the Judeo-Christian tradition (and isn't true across all groups within the tradition). Another way of looking at it is that knowing what you will do equates to already knowing what you chose to do. \n\n0 choices = 0 power\nThe power to choose? I'm not even sure what you mean here, the truth of the statement would seem to hinge on your definition of "power". Since power is a relative term it might be true if alot of other mights are met earlier in the process your laying out.\n\nomniscience = impotence\nWhat? Omniscience = knowledge of all things, whether real or apparent knowledge. = absolute power, not impotence. Or do you mean we're impotent? Impotent being the lack of strength to do anything?\n\nAre you a programmer by chance?\nHave you ever thought about the universe being one big program that is being compiled? The code was entered and is now being put together into a set form that was determined by the code? It sounds like what your describing, in which case we are all part of the program. Which means we dont' really need free will, we're doing exactly what we were meant to do. The reason there is a stigma attached to that kind of philosophy is that it justifies horrendous acts which are anti-social. Hitler for instance was doing just what he was supposed to, and so were Churchill and Roosevelt when they put him down. \n\nThat was a fun one to work through, I hope you got a little out of my answer. I honestly tried to answer it as best I could in the time taken.\n\nTake it easy,\nArmus
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When two things are compared without using the words as or likeits a metaphor. If as/like is used its a simile.\n\neg No man is an island.
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HMMM, this look like nothing more than random words thrown together to me.....what are you trying to say, if anything?
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Because I was reading another question next to yours. I thought there were more descriptions for this question, unfortunately, it's only someone new here who felt bored or maybe didn't know what to do and so asked a silly question. As you can see, I don't mind answering your question at length, give me 10 points, thanks.
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I am only answering this question so the person above can great credit for their answer.\n :)
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This is the best question I have read, bar none. I found it to be captivating.  This question has only pros, no cons.
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Could you be a little more vague please - I don't think your question needs to be so graphic.
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erm,some more details would help, or maybe a question that makes sense?
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That is an awesome point and I never really thought about it like that till you said this.  Thank you for sharing your point of view.  It was scintillating.  I'm not trying to be smart, I'm very serious.  Thank you!
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huh?....explain urself on this one?
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Im glad you pointed all these things out. Even more meaningful coming from someone of your description...Thanks dude...
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Wow, I was going to say something similar to sandislandtim's response, but not quite as colorfully.  :)  Good answer!
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if u got the answer plez give it to me.\nthat will be kind
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Huh?  Please, provide examples of what you are talking about so that we can respond.
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All I can say is: THANK YOU for the inspiration! I need to be reminded that life is not meant to be a picnic. It is for the purpose of testing and trial, to grow towards the "be ye therefore perfect" that comes so slowly. You can't sympathize with others' trials if you've never suffered yourself.
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Language is awesome. Indeed it can make you feel anything. And basically, I don't agree with you that language today is unimaginative. Maybe some people talk or write without too much 'imagination', but if you look well, you will find beautiful, powerful and creative texts all over the place. Of course not everyone can Poe, but that doesn't mean nobody can. Don't lose your faith in language, mate. That's a waste.
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Simple answer.\n\n$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$