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Half-Real Post-Reality: Average Bitcoin Transaction Fee Reached $ 4

Transaction fees on the Bitcoin network have increased more than 1,300% since the beginning of the year, and by half, pushed the amount needed to carry out a transaction on May 11 to $ 5.1. However, despite the huge increase in fees, Many noted that Bitcoin is still much faster and cheaper than traditional bank transfers and PayPal.

Bitcoin Increased 1,200% in Transaction Fees This Year

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We’re still left with the simple problem of why Islam inspires such intense hatred of non-muslims. Also, consider the horrors they bring to Western Europe when they refuse to assimilate, i.e., allah first, country second in all cases.

I would reframe that: Why does some versions of Islam inspire hatred of the out-group? And I would ask the same thing of other religions as well!! Cause this is not an issue exclusive to Islam - or even just religious groups. Consider people very passionate about politics who may hate people of the other party; or, since the superbowl just passed, how about those who literally riot and attack people over sportsball fanaticism. The question is: Why do some people/groups take their values and beliefs to such an extreme? Same goes for your second point.

I'm not claiming to be an expert on anything, let alone the dynamic of muslim communities in Europe. I'm just saying that there are a lot of prejudices and misunderstandings which could be corrected and help lead to a fruitful discussion without relying on common prejudiced or stereotyped assumptions.

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@halfreal said: Maybe they have fewer murders in part because gender segregation does a good job in preventing adultery and jealousy? I’m not convinced that western secular values are intrinsically superior.

Interesting idea, though there are lots of reasons why someone might murder someone. I'll leave the other part for the next time we chat! (Btw, I moved back to Washington.)

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halfreal answered: Religious explanation: They are God’s property. Why does society “value all life”, and since when? halfreal said: There are no instructions *to the reader* to kill babies, right? Amalek requires (proper) prophecy, which would remove doubts about legitimacy. The rest’s there to make a point, not to make anyone kill babies.

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1) Why does society value life? I'm guessing bc we value our own and that of our family and friends. And because we have an instinctual drive to value our lives. And because our society has a large "live and let live" mentality. When did it start? It began when we began. It's a culture value that has been evolving along with us. That's one reason why we don't (at least in theory) torture people anymore. Our values have evolved past that. And hey, we're still evolving. Just look at the abortion debate. Society is still trying to figure out the prevalent view on it, along with other "pertinent" information (e.g. religious beliefs, ethical discourse, etc.)

2) Actually, there are still quite a commandments which could result in killing babies. Such as eternal war against amalek. Or killing out a city which worships idols (deut 13:17). And jews would be killing quite a lot of people if the sanhedrin (jewish high court) was still in action. And when the messiah eventually arrives - as religious people eagerly await - all that stuff is going to be coming back. So yeah, I think these are instructions to the reader.

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