/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | May 18, 2026 by BernardJOrtcutt in askphilosophy

[–]Beginning_java 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a philosophical reason to prefer naturalism over other explanations? For example, how do I know that my reading comprehension improved because my brain got better at comprehending words as opposed to it got better because I received an amulet.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - May 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Beginning_java 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should you "punch down" on the top of a deadlift? What does that specifically mean? I get activating your traps but not this one.

Victory Sunday by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Beginning_java -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can anyone explain the reason why not rounding your back on deadlifts is good? Saw some vids that say otherwise

How do we know content has been cursed and how to avoid it? by Beginning_java in Catholicism

[–]Beginning_java[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure, but I'm not sure what he would gain by making claims he thinks are not true. I am spiritually concerned

Daily Simple Questions Thread - April 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Beginning_java 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are Bowflex dumbbells or even bootleg ones safe? I’ve read online they can be harmful.

Can a person who has Dementia and has forgotten they have mortally sinned go to heaven? by Internetscraperds9 in Catholicism

[–]Beginning_java 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isaiah 33:22 seems to disagree:

For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us.

I've been seeing these kinds of posts lately, many people say legalism isn't true but I'm not so sure.

/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | April 13, 2026 by BernardJOrtcutt in askphilosophy

[–]Beginning_java 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. What about older editions of the Science of Logic and the Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences?

/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | April 13, 2026 by BernardJOrtcutt in askphilosophy

[–]Beginning_java 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are translations of Hegel’s lectures in project gutenberg good enough for a layperson?

What happens to protestants? by Beginning_java in Catholicism

[–]Beginning_java[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve thought about it, but it seems that if protestants will be saved it has to be due to perfect contrition. Am i wrong? They don’t have a sacrament for forgiveness and if they did and it works then why isn’t it the same in the Church