Do you believe in fate?

[Symarip]

Poll question: Do you believe in fate?

Explain your answer.

[sammythecat]

1. No

I've never seen, heard, or experienced the slightest smidgen of evidence that there is such a thing. There is no plan.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. I knew you were going post this poll, and I know exactly why and how that affects me.

But best keep that all a secret.

[CreekDog]

3. "the only fate is the one we make"

didn't Jesus or the Dalai Lama say that? :D

[Symarip]

4. I don't know

It might have been Shemp.

[SoxFan]

5. Or Joe Strummer

[redqueen]

6. No.

No explanation really... just... well why would I? Cause it's a neat idea? WTF?

[Symarip]

7. Some people think it's an acceptable process of thought

I guess it's calming to think you don't have shit to do with the outcome of your life.

[redqueen]

10. I don't understand that at all.

I mean sure... if it's just something amusing to pass the time pondering, then sure... like with astrology... as long as it's not taken seriously... that, I get.

Taking it seriously though... that's kinda scary.

[tigereye]

8. if you created a complex planning/ predictive formula that added up to fate,

would that satisfy you? :D


Actually some researchers like to give operational definitions to terms like that, and then analyze them to see if they pass muster.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

9. Fate brought me to a Panda Express one day...

...and ordered me a sesame chicken combo with fried rice and an eggroll.