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I have no doubt, as will emerge later, that this loss of faith in Christian religion and my growing attachment to science have played a dominant part in my scientific career not so much on a day-to-day basis but in the choice of what I have considered interesting and important. I realized early on that it is detailed scientific knowledge which makes certain religious beliefs untenable. A knowledge of the true age of the earth and of the fossil record makes it impossible for any balanced intellect to believe in the literal truth of every part of the Bible in the way that fundamentalists do. And if some of the Bible is manifestly wrong, why should any of the rest of it be accepted automatically? A belief, at the time it was formulated, may not only have appealed to the imagination but also fit well with all that was than known. It can nevertheless be made to appear ridiculous because of facts uncovered later by science. What could be more foolish than to base one's entire view of life on ideas that, however plausible at that time, now appear to be quite erroneous? And what would be more important then to find our true place in the universe by removing one by one these unfortunate vestiges of earlier beliefs? Yet it is clear that some mysteries have still to be explained scientifically. While these remain unexplained, they can serve as an easy refuge for religious superstition. It seemed to me of the first importance to identify these unexplained areas of knowledge and to work toward their scientific understanding whether such explanations would turn out to confirm existing beliefs or to refute them.
Wonder if there's such thing as a christian who can prove god exists without the need to patronise or quote from the bible?
I also have as much proof for my hypothesis, as you do for your god.
Also . . . Don't you think your god, in his infinite wisdom, would empower humans with such a natural defense technique? After all, think of all of the rapes, kidnappings, and violent acts against children would be prevented if humans were "created" as such. All those evil souls out there and humans have only gods to protect them, while they give "the beasts" natural defenses. Seems more and more that your god gave humans the short end of the stick, where survival is concerned
Originally posted by solomons path
reply to post by randyvs
Also . . . Don't you think your god, in his infinite wisdom, would empower humans with such a natural defense technique? After all, think of all of the rapes, kidnappings, and violent acts against children would be prevented if humans were "created" as such. All those evil souls out there and humans have only gods to protect them, while they give "the beasts" natural defenses. Seems more and more that your god gave humans the short end of the stick, where survival is concerned.
reply to post by The Endtime Warrior
well give evolution a chance! jeez these processes take millions of years right. it will just take time for vagina to grow teeth and people to be able to fly and teleport. patience is a virtue.
en.wikipedia.org... - evolution of defense
Originally posted by The Endtime Warrior
Originally posted by solomons path
reply to post by randyvs
Also . . . Don't you think your god, in his infinite wisdom, would empower humans with such a natural defense technique? After all, think of all of the rapes, kidnappings, and violent acts against children would be prevented if humans were "created" as such. All those evil souls out there and humans have only gods to protect them, while they give "the beasts" natural defenses. Seems more and more that your god gave humans the short end of the stick, where survival is concerned.
well give evolution a chance! jeez these processes take millions of years right. it will just take time for vagina to grow teeth and people to be able to fly and teleport. patience is a virtue.
Originally posted by randomname
reply to post by The Endtime Warrior
if you don't believe in God how can He protect you. you chose to live life on your own. the people that rape, steal and murder have chosen the same. it's only makes sense that they will be on a collision course.
Actually many rapists, thieves, and murders are Christian.
Originally posted by Conclusion
reply to post by Phlynx
Actually many rapists, thieves, and murders are Christian.
Hmmm. So what your saying is that they belong to a certain group, but go against all the teachings and laws of that group, are really part of that group?
You will know someone by their actions.