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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
It's really surprising the Shadow Empire hasn't taken Tommy out yet for educating us all.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
That's 'cause they're devious. Lulling you all into a false sense of security . . .
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
Actually, his contributions here are a necessary part of the equation that fall under the heading "The Revelation of the Method" or "Making Manifest All That Is Hidden".
Quote: On 2010-11-09 12:52, LobowolfXXX wrote:
*due to the editorial policies here, words on this site attributed to me cannot necessarily be held to be my own.*
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
It’s a wonder the owners are still extending some of you credit to play in their casino. I guess you must have some collateral left.
Cotton perhaps? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ILbUduwBkg :)
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
I thought they were playing for souls at this point, Tommy...
Quote: On 2010-11-09 15:23, tommy wrote:
*due to the editorial policies here, words on this site attributed to me cannot necessarily be held to be my own.*
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Whit Haydn V.I.P. 5449 Posts |
I think we have veered off topic, somewhat.
I believe in Free Will and Predestination. They are both True. It is a matter of perspective. Think of our experience of reality like it was a a two-button elevator in a two story building. |
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
If you're saying we have relatively free choices, but are all destined for a dirt nap, I wholeheartedly agree.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
In some strange way, I agree with Whit, but in this way: The only thing that's predestined is that we will die, concerning everything else, we have free will.
Which is kind of what Steve said, except that I don't believe we have "relatively" free choices, I think they are totally free. |
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts |
You have to pay for most choices. Especially food.
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
Also, while you can take precautions and improve your odds, you cannot actually 'choose' not to get sick, have accidents, etc.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
There are so many things that one can do to have a greater say over what happens to them in life -- and the term "free will" might apply.
Plan before acting, check you oil before the red light goes on, brush your teeth before going on a date, read the instructions, always be on time, find a designated driver, sport out discordant mempries, etc. I short, to be accountable for everything you can control, modify or change. The only probalem of getting what yoiu wants out of life is that everyone else is also trying to do the same, but since few are willing to use their free will, those that do are a step ahead. It is rather useless to debate alignment with some devine plan or not if one is not willing to make changes now. Life is not about knowing which TV channel to watch, it is about knowing there is an on/off button and choosing to do something else, or at least looking at the guide and making a conscious choice about a program rather than just clicking through channels for the best option on the fly. There are those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who ask, "what happened?" -- free will in action.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts |
Here's to free will!
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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