Ah, but there is evidence that we evolved from monkeys, not definite, but a lot more than the evidence there is a god.
Then it appears that you may not believe in anything. One of the first things most college-level science classes teach you is the "there is no such thing as a scientific fact"; there are only theories that tend to explain physical phenomenon. A theory is only believed to be valid until a better theory with a better explanation is developed. For example, we all know what an atom is supposed to look like, with a cluster of protons and neutrons in the center and electrons in orbit. No one has ever seen an atom, but this is the best theory available that explains how it probably looks based upon what we know today. It is not a scientific fact. It is only a theory. In reality, it could look like a Borg cube. The belief in God is pretty much the same thing. The presence of God provides an explantion for things that we cannot easily explain in any other ways. It is based upon theory and faith. It is true that there is no definitive proof that God exists, but it is also equally true that there is no proof that God or a higher power doesn't exist. I'm neutral on the subject of religion and believe that people should believe whatever they want to believe, as long as it doesn't negatively impact their actions. If you believe in religion, it should be a natural part of your life, but it should not dominate your life. Religious extremism gives religion a bad reputation. .
Your post has just recieved the worst post of 2006 award from me I disagree WITH EVERY point that you have made!! That is rare, so well done! Notting
I find your description of my post rather crude. At least the other religious members respect other peoples posts, just like I do. I stay by my opinion that God isn't real, and I know that evolution is not definite, but I think it is more of an acceptable theory then the theory of God. And Leet, where's your backing for this? "Life's meaning would be so meaningless without God, yes I do believe in God."
There isn't a single point I made that is not factual. Believe what you want to believe. Ignorance is bliss!
I agree. Don't you think it is strange that there are so many variations of "God" and different religions have different ideas/number of Gods. But the theory of evolution is one main idea?
It doesn't really matter to me. Even if some "creator of life", exists there is enough on this earth that suggests he has done a bad job . I see no reason to worship anything.
My opinion on god is to not to ask at all... but one cant help but wonder if there is one, althrough it is not our place to ask who created us... but if there was a god... I believe the best quote to explain it would be "God knowing if we are either bad or good is like us trying to see which of the ants are good and which one's are bad." In conclusion I don't know if there is a god, I don't wanna know, I don't care to find out in this life.
But the pursuit is different. One goes after physical phenomena by scientific method - by testing empirically. As the weight of empirical authority increases or decreases, a given theory moves more towards or more away from explaining world phenomena, respectively. To paraphrase Milton Friedman, "does it provide a useful explanation? Does it usefully aid in future predictability?" If so, then it is a useful theory. No such possibility exists with respect to questions of faith and religion. Hobbes' Leviathan ascribed the final "gap" after empirical derivation to be deity, likely. I rather think the gap calls for further inquiry. I do not judge faith. I only say one cannot equate the realm to the pursuit of science.
North, I understand where you're coming from, and as usual you have demonstrated that rare gift you possess in not offending others with diametrically different views on this, certainly to them (us), all important topic. The question I have is why do you think so many scientists, founding fathers of science at that, why do you think THEY believe in God? Are or were men of faith, etc.? I find this interesting because we keep holding up their discipline as an alternative and, in many cases, as a paradigm of logicality which is the answer to faith, it's antithesis. In reading your post I found myself trying to get into your mind, to read your thoughts as it were, to discern why it is you think the way you do. I found that I could not. Then I realized that I could not because I cannot not. A thought cannot in itself be seen or analyzed, indeed most thoughts go undetected. It is how the thought manifests that is the evidence of the thought. I think there is a synergy here between thought and God. And I believe this synergy began when God breathed into Adam's nostrils. Best of the Holiday, North. And I got a problem - I went and sent for this here Omaha Beef ham. But I threw out the cooking recipe. I don't even know how big the damn thing is though I imagine around 8 pounds. Do you have a recipe I could trust? Will I need a cooking thermometer since I do not know the actual weight? PLEASE HELP!!!!
Citizen G'Kar: We all believe in something... greater than ourselves, even if it's just the blind forces of chance.