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Jason · God Emperor · Moderator
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- Jason
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- Arrakis
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- Co-Founder, Moderator
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- Arrakis
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- Fish Speaker
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Re: Sam Harris on spirituality without religion
As for this view of Islam, which is quite prevalent in the West these days, I disagree that it's any more inherently violent than other religions such as Christianity and Judaism. I don't have time t… (View Post)
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Re: Sam Harris on spirituality without religion
No, immature means not mature, incomplete, not fully developed. That's exactly what I mean. His approach to Buddhism and mediation is incomplete, in my opinion, and his understanding of others religi… (View Post)
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Re: Sam Harris on spirituality without religion
I once liked him too. But when he turned his rationality and anti-religiousness towards singling out Muslims and defending the use of torture, I began to lose my admiration and respect for him. I sti… (View Post)
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Re: Sam Harris on spirituality without religion
I agree that some things are missing from his approach. Not everything has to be relentlessly rational, and I think there's certainly a place for things like love, metta, and even social activism bas… (View Post)2 -
Re: Is there a name?
I'd say it roughly corresponds to the Pali tems piti and sukkha. (View Post)
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