The delusional top ten

[Whaleboy]

skywalker: Buddhism? It could be argued that its an atheist religion! (weakly)

[-Jrabbit]

i always wondered about this but is it possible that i see the leaves on the tree (which i call green) as the colour that you call purple? while the colour of leaves you see as the colour that i call black? or is there an objective colour system?

Measurement is the ruination of observation. We will never know.
But I've often wondered where the JND ("just noticeable difference") of color percepetion lies.
The same is true in ear shape and cilia population affecting perception of music/sound.
Clearly, there are significant individual differences. but they aren't delusional, they're real.

As for delusions, how about the various "proofs" of alien life forms -- crop circles, pyramid power, animal vivisection, etc.

(Inspirational quote from albert Speer added -- didn't realize I was only halfway through the thread!)

[Kuciwalker]

Originally posted by elijah
skywalker: Buddhism? It could be argued that its an atheist religion! (weakly)

I don't know any of its beliefs.

If it is simply a philosophy of how you should live your life, I dunno. That's a whole different ballground.

If it invokes any sort of supernatural powers et al, then NO.

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
The KKK is outdated and in need of purging.
Initially, it was a "good" idea.
Newly freed Blacks, being prodded by Yankee Carpetbaggers to cause trouble.

Pretty much how "Gone With The Wind" depicts it.
The group of men, that rode to avenge the attack on Scarlett O'Hara? KKK.

Lost all respect for you, ever.

[Whaleboy]

If it is simply a philosophy of how you should live your life, I dunno. That's a whole different ballground.

Different interpretations really. Mine is purely atheist, the closest thing to a god there is my own mind.

[Lorizael]

Originally posted by elijah


Different interpretations really. Mine is purely atheist, the closest thing to a god there is my own mind.

Mahayana Buddhism, however, is very much like a religious faith.

Btw, elijah, I'm convinced that we are the same person. Not only have we come to almost exactly the same conclusions about the questions of the universe as each other, but we have the same first name.

[Whaleboy]

we have the same first name

Finally!!! Another Ben!

Btw, elijah, I'm convinced that we are the same person.

Lets test that theory... briefly: your stance on idealism, liberalism, libertarianism and Gloria Gaynor?

Looking at your DOB, you were probably conceived on the day I was born as well!! sorry, but an abrasive and dysfunctional sense of humour is also required if you want to be me