Why do we still need religion?

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by GeorgeB., Nov 28, 2008.

  1. pingpong123

    pingpong123 Well-Known Member

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    Is occams razor true everytime or is it just a particular scientists beliefs? The evidence is in the universal laws that exist throughout our universe. It is impossible for them to have come about without no intelligent influence.
    I have yet to see one atheist that will face the the most important question i have ever asked anyone:)
     
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    #42
    I dont know which question he's referring to, but if it is "Who played 'Lumpy' on 'Leave it to Beaver' "... you can PM me for the answer.
     
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    #43

    Lol, Never fully thought about it like that in those 2 short sentences, (starting before the "think about that" paragraph lol)
     
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    #44
    Occam's razor is fundamental to the scientific method, which is very important, you have to admit. Basically, it says 'without evidence, it doesn't exist'.
     
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    Oh, also, I forgot- yes, what is that question? If it's the order from chaos thing, then I answered that in the thread. However, if you can find an example that truly goes counter to entropy, then I will guarantee you that a god didn't do it.
     
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    #46
    LOL WTF? Dude the religious right is comprised mostly of the Bible Belt, the poorest section of America.. they are FAR from "well-financed". Please give me some evidence to support those bogus claims. They are in no way "stopping" the progressive left.

    You could say they hold influence on politics because they are the force that keeps our country to the centrist-right.. but it isn't very organized.. it's just a bunch of people - usually poorer than most and as the progressive left points out, "clearly undereducated". The only thing stopping the left from achieving what they want is "politics as usual".. they make promises to all their voters and then when they get in office they do the same thing the last administration did, albeit a few minor changes.

    Obama got an overwhelming majority of support in America and if they wanted, because of the democrat majority in House and Senate - could do any left thing they want. But they won't - cause it's politics as usual. What's the difference between dem and rep again?

    Pointless to make the distinction.

    And my mistake - I was thinking of Zibblu, you really do believe in the CHANGE philosophy.
     
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