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col_forbin

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  1. Most times when people discuss these issues, no one talks too much gray. It's either black or white. I don't want to step on too many biblical toes, but anyone taking the entire old testament (and new, for that matter) as the way it was and the way things are is pretty narrowly focused. Most major ancient religions have similar stories and speaking bible specific, it is the story of one group of people with a fairly common sense of beliefs. The basic "laws" of the bible (or of any other legitimate work of the time) set up basic societal survival skills. Always intertwined with government and laws. Funny how we can tell ourselves we are so smart, and stepping back we see we are are so stupid. Think about it.

     

    Any religious precept is grounded in man. They are all basically interpretations and opinions. Somehow, because we have developed a brain capable of technology, the true sense of wonder is gone for many - some people making the arguments gravitate to "science" and say all is A. Others gravitate to the "mystical" and vote B. Not a lot of room for C-X. But C-X is out there. Sorry if it's not in Scientific American or the King James.

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    I agree. I mean look at the Romans and Greeks with their Gods and beliefs. These people were the height of society at the time, and people look back these wondering what they were thinking. In 2000 years they may be doing the same at us, or those us who believe in modern day religion.

  2. So, in your opinion man is the most "powerful" thing in the universe. No greater intellect. No greater reason. No greater vision, no greater wisdom. You (humankind) are the epitome of what can ever be.

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    No....but up until this point that is all we have. Until I see different we are the cream of the crop. Like or not.

  3. First the theroy of evolution does not say we are from apes.  Second, and just curious here, do you believe the bible word for word?

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    No the bible to me is a book that tries to teach morals, much like the Code of hammurabi. It is a book that teaches you right from wrong. By no stretch of the imagination to I believe it to be true.

  4. Well, basically you're missing everything after about page 10 of the bible, but whatever.

     

    I'm curious as to the details of how evolution/universe precludes God.

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but evolution is theory that we evolved from apes. The bible says God created man. Therfore, if you believe in one you can't believe in the other. So what I'm saying is most christian folks believe that "God" did this (created man). Now, if evolution is correct, then God did not create man. Meaning there is no God, or at least one like most christians believe.

  5. As for you, I'm wondering how you think evolution and our knowledge of the universe disprove God.  Care to elaborate?  I'm not poking fun, just curious.

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    Well IMHO if you believe in evolution, then it is hard for me to see how you could believe in God. By God, I'm talking about the Christian form of God. Now if we are talking about energy or spiritual powers as being as God, well then I would tend to agree with you.

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