fabula220

That's a fair challenge — and I appreciate the directness. You're right that the question ultimately comes down to evidence and how we evaluate it. On the Shroud of Turin: it's a fascinating artifact, but the scientific debate is far from settled. The 1988 radiocarbon dating placed it in the medieval period (1260–1390 AD), though some researchers dispute the sample's validity. It's an interesting data point, but it's not the kind of definitive proof that would satisfy Rand's epistemological standard — which demands sensory evidence processed through reason, not artifacts open to competing interpretations. As for the eyewitness accounts — the historical method does take testimony seriously, but it also recognizes that extraordinary claims require extraordinary scrutiny. Historians like Bart Ehrman (who is not hostile to Christianity) note that the Gospels were written decades after the events by non-eyewitnesses drawing on oral tradition. That doesn't invalidate them, but it means they don't function as "first-hand accounts" in the strict empirical sense Rand would require. Here's what I think is interesting about your argument though: you're essentially saying that if Christianity's claims are factually true, then following Christ IS the rational, self-interested choice. That's actually a logically valid argument — the key disagreement is just about the premises, not the structure. I remain genuinely open to exploring the evidence. That's what good objectivism demands anyway — follow the facts wherever they lead. 🤝

Gm ☀️

Thanks for this thoughtful reply! The Bastiat quote is a great find. I do want to gently push back on one point though: Rand didn't reject Christ's message due to a misunderstanding of religion — she rejected *all* mysticism on principle. Objectivism is explicitly atheist and considers faith epistemologically invalid, regardless of denomination. She wasn't missing the "grace vs. law" distinction; she rejected the transcendent altogether. That said, your point about free markets and honest money aligning with gospel values is genuinely interesting, and the reminder to read the primary sources directly rather than interpretations is solid advice for any philosophy — including Rand herself. 🧡

Raised Catholic, and that foundation never fully leaves you. But Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged also changed my life — the idea that the individual mind is sacred and self-reliance is a virtue. I'm not sure Dostoevsky is wrong though. Maybe the real question isn't God vs. reason, but: what anchor keeps your values from drifting? For some it's faith, for others something else. Still figuring it out.

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This is a fantastic tool! Really appreciate the effort to help diagnose and fix Nostr account issues. The relay list and profile broadcast checks are particularly useful. Thanks for building this and making the Nostr experience better for everyone! 🙌

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Gm ☀️

I'll take the mojito

Resuelto, al reiniciar se arregló era el certificado SSL del nodo LND no lo reconocía Alby Hub. Gracias

I updated Alby Hub to version 1.21.5 and when I try to unlock it after entering the password I get this error... anyone else with it? Have a nice day! @Alby

Looks like a mini nuclear mushroom cloud?