Need some critical responses to a philosophical argument.

For a way to get to the cite without providing the precise link the moderators fear might jeopardize their integrity; members can always practice their right to search the Internet, by looking for causal arguments; and more precisely, a causal argument for the existence of a Supreme Being.

Let's see now if the moderators think there is something nefarious about asking forum members to do a simple search.

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Why so Paranoid?

Underlining and using bold case is the same thing as screaming at someone to get their attention. It's also an insult. We are not a bunch of children here who need to be screamed at, are we?

I've just sent a question in to 'contact us.'

It's asking where the guidelines/rules are so I can read them all and familiarize myself with them. By attaching the above rather than e-mailing some information on where I can find the rules you're creating a very negative, poor impression of yourselves as moderators of this forum. There are other sites that are much more flexible, and clearly more understanding, and tolerant of their members, not to mention very helpful.

You're simply being unnecessarily RUDE! Shall not ... etc., it's as though your citing the 10 Commandments, and threatening to send the wrath of God down on any infidel with the audacity to break them. Where in the hell then, are these Commandments from God? I'd like the read all of them; or is one's permission to enter the Holy of Holy's only for sanctified High Priests, like yourselves?

The link I included takes you to the site's terms of service. You'll also find links to the terms of service and the site's privacy policy at the end of every page. Coincidentally, they are in the same spot where you found the "contact us" link.

Butrfynet:

Thanks. I managed to find the rules and read over them. I think the rules should be posted up on the heading, alongside Forums, Groups; that way new members could spot more easily that there are indeed rules in place. I had to snoop around and get more familiar with the site before I stumbled into them (too late).

What are the chances of loosening things up for those of us who do have philosophy websites, or links to interesting philosophy sites that are educational. For instance, I belong to another philosophy forum, and came across a link posted by a member for the King's College podcasts of philosophy without any gaps, and it's a free service, and very professional. I don't know what percentage of visitors/members are actually working philosophers, or students, but there may be some, and I for one would welcome access to their works. For myself, I contribute to philosophy journals, and find this prohibition about links to other philosophy sites too strict. Also, if you visit my site you'll find my work fully published, and it is freely available to anyone. There is no advertising, only useful links, like the one to the "Review of Metaphysics," and a few sites where people can find complete on-line versions of Kant's "Prolegomena" and "Critique of Pure Reason." I think the forum should indeed be moderated carefully, but at the same time, more open.

At the same time as writing this, I however, posted something to the moderators concerning an advertisement I stumbled across, incidentally to a site selling sex toys. This is blatantly against your rules. So perhaps the site isn't as closely scrutinized after all.

Metaphysics means beyond Physics, and leads into matters of spirituality whether you like it or not. The orthodox school of metaphysics have tried to teach it, but the foundation was not fulfilled until George King( 1919-1997) and added to Theosophy of Blavatsky and Alice Bailey. The tenets are in the Hindu philosophies and Yoga. Some of it is quite mystical making traditional Christianity showing errors and omissions, like the fear of Hell and heresy imposed. Karma and reincarnation were not taught , in spite of some references in the New Testament.
God is not to be conceived as an old man judging your sins. The Deity as such or whatever you like to call It is above all human attributes. The highest being in the Sun for life in the solar system. There is no judgement other than imposed by the Higher Self.
The Love is the Creative Force, and woman the faint aspect of the goddess
which should ensure respect.