# What is the difference between an influence and a cause?

**URL:** https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-an-influence-and-a-cause/7037
**Category:** Philosophy
**Created:** [January 28, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-an-influence-and-a-cause/7037 "2020-01-28T05:23:33Z")
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### Author: ![lausten](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.centerforinquiry.org/lausten/32/23705_2.png) [@lausten](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/lausten)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-an-influence-and-a-cause/7037/21 "2025-07-04T17:20:19Z")

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Good point. Looking forward to your comments on more recent posts. Or start your own once the automated system upgrades you.

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