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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:13 PM
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Posted By Larechar
Ummm. Yes. :D But, no, I don't think it's...

Ummm. Yes. :D

But, no, I don't think it's a superiority clause; I think they just truly believe it, and its a way to conject that it's why science hasn't proven/disproven it yet.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:10 PM
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Posted By Larechar
Misinterpreted. "The exact moment a person...

Misinterpreted. "The exact moment a person committed to the attack," refers to the internal commitment of the attacker, not the external.

I have witnessed the opposite. 100% evasion when no...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:49 PM
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Posted By Larechar
Okee dokee. "The exact time of attack,"...

Okee dokee.

"The exact time of attack," takes up many moments, and, since that window of opportunity is within those moments, it can be. I didn't specify, "the exact moment the opponent committed...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Larechar
No, I'm not :) [eta] I've considered...

No, I'm not :)

[eta]

I've considered it, though, but I haven't been able to find out if it would be considered, "supernatural;" I don't want to, though, anyway.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:37 PM
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Posted By Larechar
No, jumbo prawns :DPerhaps, but next time will be...

No, jumbo prawns :DPerhaps, but next time will be less assertive and more curious. For example, when I know what my friend was talking about, I will bring it up; but not before then, and probably...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:14 PM
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Posted By Larechar
I still don't follow how that's misused. ...

I still don't follow how that's misused. Everything in existence is energy...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:13 PM
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Posted By Larechar
I didn't back off on confident language. I,...

I didn't back off on confident language. I, perhaps, admitted that I was asserting conjecture; but my language is just as confident. Anywho, the point is still moot until I can verify what he was...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:42 PM
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Posted By Larechar
However, my practice in Kou Ryuu arts delves into...

However, my practice in Kou Ryuu arts delves into the matter deeper, so I'd like to know if anyone has ANY type of experience with it, as it'll change my comment accordingly.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Larechar
I don't think I ever insinuated they were true? ...

I don't think I ever insinuated they were true?



Mmm. Yeah, I didn't. But thanks for the tip ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 47,135
Posted By Larechar
No, Neo-Theosophy! The idea that requiring proof...

No, Neo-Theosophy! The idea that requiring proof is detrimental to the Human State because the Universe only opens those doors for the people who are courageous enough to have Faith in it!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:28 PM
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Posted By Larechar
Well, not necessarily; the point is moot. Until...

Well, not necessarily; the point is moot. Until I can reach my friend and ask him about more details on what he mentioned, I can only conject.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 127
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Posted By Larechar
I agree. I'm not sure how you can think I'm...

I agree. I'm not sure how you can think I'm refuting that point?

Perhaps my play on, "useful," was the conundrum. I defined useful as, "having a use at some point."

Furthermore, relative, was...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:20 PM
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Posted By Larechar
No. I'm curious to know if anyone has at...

No.

I'm curious to know if anyone has at least researched them, so that I can judge whether to base my response in laymen's terms, or in practitioner's terms.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 645
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Posted By Larechar
I was mainly referring to cards. Kou Ryuu...

I was mainly referring to cards. Kou Ryuu conjecture?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 127
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Posted By Larechar
You presume I don't already know, because you, A)...

You presume I don't already know, because you, A) read selectively; or B) skip over everything I say that if you'd paid attention to would inform you that we have the same viewpoint on the matter in...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 645
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Posted By Larechar
There are other factors in place which would...

There are other factors in place which would secure the banks of casinos. Primarily, the odds aren't random, and are, in fact, very much in favor of the house.



Okay, so everyone agrees. Does...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 12:56 PM
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Views: 47,135
Posted By Larechar
Neo-Theosophy. ;)

Neo-Theosophy. ;)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Larechar
Really?

Really?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 04:33 AM
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Posted By Larechar
I think Gerry just wants you to repeatedly cycle...

I think Gerry just wants you to repeatedly cycle through the definitions of, "evidence," and, "proof," according to Atheists, as was mentioned by someone else earlier, until he sees one that he can...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 04:29 AM
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Posted By Larechar
...Okay. [Kou ryuu means, approximately,...

...Okay.

[Kou ryuu means, approximately, "War-time school (of martial arts)," from Jap. to English.

It's usually seen as, "Koryu," in search engines and the like.]

eta

As opposed to,...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 04:23 AM
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Views: 4,890
Posted By Larechar
I appreciate the rationale, again; but you seem...

I appreciate the rationale, again; but you seem to be attached to the false impression that I think the idea warrants anymore thought than just considering it once. I don't. If I could close...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,890
Posted By Larechar
It happened in this way: Larechar A: ...

It happened in this way:

Larechar A: "Hmm... a lot of things seem to be based on probability. What's the definition of fact?"
Larechar B: "Something like, 'something demonstrated to exist or...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:53 AM
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Posted By Larechar
Ah. What are your thoughts on Kouryu Martial...

Ah. What are your thoughts on Kouryu Martial Arts?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:52 AM
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Posted By Larechar
That wasn't the inference I was purporting; my...

That wasn't the inference I was purporting; my understanding of the RNG test was that a subject would focus on a number, and, due to probability, prove that intention had an outward affect on the...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,890
Posted By Larechar
_____ The popping-eyes face and the...

_____

The popping-eyes face and the jaw-drop face were due to the shock that he could assert that Solipsism can be used as an intellectual tool. I'm not sure how you misconstrued my intentions...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 03:39 AM
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Views: 43,277
Posted By Larechar
Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 03:38 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
Thank you. Thread=complete. Until DOC finds...

Thank you. Thread=complete.
Until DOC finds more.:D
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
Your conflagration has been extinguished. Cease...

Your conflagration has been extinguished. Cease with the reincarnation of its cohorts. Provide non-falsifiable evidence.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 03:13 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
Whatever gave you that idea?

Whatever gave you that idea?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 03:10 AM
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Posted By Larechar
I suppose the biggest issue with your idealism is...

I suppose the biggest issue with your idealism is that you're promoting probability on a scientific forum.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 03:09 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
I didn't ask a question.

I didn't ask a question.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:56 AM
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Posted By Larechar
So, by your definition, does thought/intention...

So, by your definition, does thought/intention not produce energy?

And, if it does, then wouldn't strong intention, as opposed to lax intention, provide a more, "focused," energy?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
Huh? I anything..? I was never mentioned in the...

Huh? I anything..? I was never mentioned in the comment I posted.

I must have missed the post you made that provided founded evidence that established that as, "fact."
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 47,135
Posted By Larechar
I would love to read your thoughts on it. I...

I would love to read your thoughts on it.

I don't think so; this one is fumbling through enlightenment, and the like, so it should fit in well.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 02:26 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
So you agree with the notion that you're not...

So you agree with the notion that you're not providing any founded evidence even though you continually portray that you believe you are?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 02:18 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
:rolleyes: Probably the same ones you didn't...

:rolleyes: Probably the same ones you didn't cover here:
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 02:14 AM
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Posted By Larechar
I must have missed the part where clarity came...

I must have missed the part where clarity came into effect.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 02:06 AM
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Posted By Larechar
Unwittingly promoting Solipsism, are we?

Unwittingly promoting Solipsism, are we?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 02:04 AM
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Posted By Larechar
I'm not sure? I haven't found what he was...

I'm not sure? I haven't found what he was talking about, and he didn't answer when I called him today; I'll just have to wait and see what he says, I suppose.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 645
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Posted By Larechar
Oh. Well, what about the scientific view-point,...

Oh. Well, what about the scientific view-point, as opposed to your sarcastic one?

I'm genuinely curious. My friend told me about an experiment close to this one [except the way he worded it made...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,890
Posted By Larechar
:eye-poppi:jaw-dropp I'll give you...

:eye-poppi:jaw-dropp



I'll give you that conjecture.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 01:25 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
Aww! I new I missed something. :(

Aww! I new I missed something. :(
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:21 AM
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Views: 23,932
Posted By Larechar
Sure? That seems close enough. What are your...

Sure? That seems close enough. What are your thoughts?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 01:16 AM
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Views: 43,277
Posted By Larechar
Oh. So below is...?

Oh. So below is...?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 12:54 AM
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Posted By Larechar
I did earlier.

I did earlier.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 12:47 AM
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Posted By Larechar
Which you are promoting as if it was...

Which you are promoting as if it was conclusive....
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th June 2011, 12:43 AM
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Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
Wooo boy. Hey everybody! Check out post #3. ...

Wooo boy. Hey everybody! Check out post #3.

Especially you, phelix!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th June 2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,890
Posted By Larechar
I didn't realize it needed any proof? Do you...

I didn't realize it needed any proof? Do you read selectively; or just skip everything I say until you have something to refute?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 13th June 2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,890
Posted By Larechar
Let me rephrase; I can do the guess & check...

Let me rephrase; I can do the guess & check method, but that would have taken a long time, and, because I grew up in the world of calculators, my schools decided to be putzes and only use calculators...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 13th June 2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3,455
Views: 276,278
Posted By Larechar
It was pretty straightforward. Would you like to...

It was pretty straightforward. Would you like to rescind your comment? If not, you'll be considered foolish.

Here's a hint, if you're needing guidance: Backtrack through the quotes.
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