There is no prerequisite for understanding other than an open mind.
Which is something that you don't have.
As demonstrated on your thread about the value of humans your mind is entirely closed, even to learning about what the Bible actually says and not what you think it says.
I thought you made an "official last post" over on that thread, or have you decided that your ego needs puffing up by telling all us heathens how nasty we are and how superior you are because you pick and choose which of God's words are ture and which aren't?
I said to you over on that thread that it was time for you to grow up, there are no signs that this is happening yet. Your constant wallowing in depressed states about the condition of the world is becoming so boring now.
Oh and your grip on philosophy is freakin woeful.
I suggest you "go read a book" or two, maybe take some high school courses in theology and philosophy and come back when you know a little about what you are talking about and please stop depressing the shit out of everyone.
We all know what the world is like, we have been living in it at least twice as long as you have, and some of us have witnessed and been subjected to things that you have probably only had nightmares about.
SO, stop your pathetic attempts at preaching, andif you are so concerned about the state of the world go out and do something about it other than moaning on discussion boards and writing songs about how terrible humans are.
Either that or go get a good shag.
Brian.
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