June 29, 2011
by mitcharf
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First, let me get one thing out of the way — I have no allergies. Not to cats (thank Christ), not to any foods, not to any antibiotics. I’ve lived in Austin since 1995 and never been bothered by the … Continue reading
June 20, 2011
by mitcharf
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I realize that most people aren’t vegetarian. And I realize that most people don’t seem comfortable engaging in self-reflection and questioning their own beliefs and figuring out if their actions are consistent with their beliefs, etc. That said, it still … Continue reading
April 2, 2011
by mitcharf
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It has been pointed out to me (thank you, Ms. Griffin) that someone reading my posts on subjects like religion, philosophy, etc, could get the impression that I think I have all the answers and am unbending in my beliefs. … Continue reading
April 2, 2011
by mitcharf
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No doubt fueled in part by my newfound productivity, I’ve engaged in a lot of philosophical discussions over the past few weeks. They’ve taken place over email, on Facebook, on Twitter (you can well imagine how much the 140-character limit … Continue reading
December 14, 1999
by mitcharf
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Given the traditional view of God and God’s role in the creation of the universe, it is clear that God is at least partly responsible for evil. Without God, there would be no evil, but God may not be the … Continue reading
March 1, 1999
by mitcharf
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It has been a long time since I’ve last rambled here, I know. Lord knows I’ve had enough to ramble about, I just haven’t taken the time. Woe. Anyharf, is there any value in possessing intellectual honesty? First, what do … Continue reading
January 27, 1999
by mitcharf
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Note: The only changes to this entry are minor corrections to grammar, punctuation, formatting, and spelling. I’ve also removed any last names which appeared, except in the case of teachers. I’m writing again much sooner than I had anticipated. I … Continue reading