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nomorenomore08

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27. Yeah, religion is it. The idea that "lust" is sinful, along with the mind/body dualism
Fri May 31, 2013, 10:20 PM
May 2013

(which of course is a false dichotomy). Old ideas resurfacing in new, more "respectable" (to some) guises.

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Masturbating to Einstein [View all] Bonobo May 2013 OP
"E=MC...LOVIN!" Warren DeMontague May 2013 #1
masturbation "fodder" for women has nothing to do with looks galileoreloaded May 2013 #2
It depends on the age of the woman Major Nikon May 2013 #3
Ability to provide is an intellectual exercise. Little to do with attraction. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2013 #10
Physical attraction, yes Major Nikon May 2013 #14
Two things: Bonobo May 2013 #4
Okay, serious answer? Some people are resolutely convinced that physical attraction is inherently Warren DeMontague May 2013 #5
It comes from the noble idea that people should only be valued for their mind Major Nikon May 2013 #15
I just don't buy the idea that there's anything "base" or "lower" or somehow degrading about desire. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #16
Yeah, religion is it. The idea that "lust" is sinful, along with the mind/body dualism nomorenomore08 May 2013 #27
I am not sure I follow. Behind the Aegis May 2013 #6
Let me try to explain. Bonobo May 2013 #7
OK. I understand now. I agree. Behind the Aegis May 2013 #8
Well, that's a new one. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #9
Good to know. Knowing the *real* powerball odds, I can save that $1 a week. lumberjack_jeff May 2013 #12
Einstein is an object. lumberjack_jeff May 2013 #11
Ghosts are not objects. Dreams are not Objects. Interest rates are not objects. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #13
OK, I've got a question, then. ElboRuum May 2013 #17
Like I said, I think a lot of what gets filed under 'objectification' can be more accurately Warren DeMontague May 2013 #18
I guess the point I'm making... ElboRuum May 2013 #19
Yeah, I think you and I are basically saying the same thing. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #20
I never thought I'd say this, but I want Einstein's Abs. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #21
Here you go! Bonobo May 2013 #22
I prefer to actually strap an actual washboard to my belly. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #23
They sure do! opiate69 May 2013 #24
Believe it or not, my mother's name is McCree. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #25
Must resist..... opiate69 May 2013 #26
Hard to believe the guy was ever that young, skinny, and/or clean-shaven... nomorenomore08 May 2013 #28
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