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malthaussen

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5. "Everthing happens for a reason" is one of my pet peeves.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 03:32 PM

Aug 4

Things happen because they are caused, but causality does not imply reason. Reason means some intellectual agency is involved, and plenty of shit happens without the brain being engaged at all.

-- Mal

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The Daily Bitch*: "I know that everything happens for a reason, but, [View all] niyad Aug 4 OP

No kidding! SheltieLover Aug 4 #1

No it doesn't. piddyprints Aug 4 #2

I am always the noun! niyad Aug 4 #3

I am rolling. If I live to 1000, I will never understand the reason for IT. LoisB Aug 4 #4

exactly niyad Aug 4 #6

"Everthing happens for a reason" is one of my pet peeves. malthaussen Aug 4 #5

Just a moment of humour here in the Lounge. niyad Aug 4 #7