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Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
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Argument 1.I would argue that mathematics and logic are independent of issues of the existence or non-existence of God. Consider the following question. Can God create a universe/reality where 2 + 2…Continue
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Argument 1. I would argue that mathematics and logic are independent of issues of the existence or non-existence of God/god/gods. Consider the following question. Can God/god/gods create a…Continue
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Dean Loring replied to Dean Loring's discussion Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
"Because science is about finding mathematical models that have predictive power. Perhaps the closest anyone has come to a predictive TOE is Stephen Hawking and associates in discovering a string theory model using negative space-time curvature, very…"
Jim DePaulo replied to Dean Loring's discussion Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
"I also like the concept of potential as an inherent state in the universe. To me it's obvious – were there no conditions of potentiality from which extant reality emerged, there would be no current reality. The potential(s) must conform…"
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"Is there any historical/archeological evidence of such usage among Israelites?"
Dean Loring replied to Dean Loring's discussion Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
"Aside from technical meanings of 'potential', the term connotes 'possibility'. Perhaps the closest thing to that idea that we can name is quantum randomness. Now, exactly how that would work I cannot say for certain (a Nobel if I…"
Dean Loring replied to Dean Loring's discussion Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
"And, if God is part of the universe, creation of the universe becomes quite a conundrum."
Dean Loring replied to Dean Loring's discussion Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
"I grok your point (a). As for (b), at least per the cataclysmic consequences, certainly science fiction writers through and beyond Star Trek to scientists such as Brian Greene have imagined phenomena such as universe/hyperspace/subspace…"
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Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
Argument 1.I would argue that mathematics and logic are independent of issues of the existence or non-existence of God. Consider the following question. Can God create a universe/reality where 2 + 2 = 3 or 5. I maintain that the answer is a resounding no! The axioms of arithmetic (which are restated as the foundation of all mathematics - check the first chapter of any advanced textbook or treatise from algebra on) are abstractions (not in the 'abstract art' sense) of the rules by which physical…See More
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Dean Loring replied to Ron Laran's discussion Atheist Census
"Count me in. And in the subgroup who has proven, at least to themselves, that God/god/gods do not exist."
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Arguments From Basic Principles For Limitations On God*
Argument 1. I would argue that mathematics and logic are independent of issues of the existence or non-existence of God/god/gods. Consider the following question. Can God/god/gods create a universe/reality where 2 + 2 = 3 or 5. I maintain that the answer is a resounding no! The axioms of arithmetic (which are restated as the foundation of all mathematics - check the first chapter of any advanced textbook or treatise from algebra on) are abstractions (not in the 'abstract art' sense) of the…See More
Dean Loring commented on KenLoukinen's group FLorida Atheists and Secular Humanists (FLASH!)
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Dean Loring replied to Carrot Hare's discussion Atheists around the world! ASSEMBLE!
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Dean Loring replied to Madhukar Kulkarni's discussion Six questions to an atheist in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"In a nutshell. There is no bridge over the abyss that separates the rational and the irrational. But, you realize we're debating each other to justify the website's existence."
Dean Loring replied to Madhukar Kulkarni's discussion Six questions to an atheist in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"I recognize one question to an atheist as of primary importance over and above all other questions. The question is that of the existence of a single eternal, all powerful, all knowing, creator of the universe, specifically God. As Bertrand Russell…"
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The Flying Atheist replied to Loren Miller's discussion Latest Activity?"My "Profile Information" does not show at all, even in EDIT mode.
Is it lost for good, Richard?
That seems to be the only unresolved issue for me. All else looks good. Thanks. "
Loren Miller replied to Loren Miller's discussion Latest Activity?"Good point - I forgot about that. You can display it for yourself in EDIT mode, but it doesn't show up on your profile. Also a good point about videos ... need a display and handle for that."
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blue pashmina posted a blog postNot believing in an afterlife does not mean i am a "sad' person.
I work in healthcare in a long term care facility and I deal with death on a regular basis. About a year ago the opportunity arose for me to take a palliative care course through my work. I enjoyed it for the most part. It dealt with topics such as end of life care, pain relief and addressing the spiritual needs of different individuals based on their religious beliefs.There was one instance however that was decidedly unpleasant, and unfortunately really overshadowed the rest of my time in the…See More
Steph S. replied to Loren Miller's discussion Latest Activity?"What Loren said and I don't see a place to add videos on your page like before.
I will keep looking around the site and see if I think of anything else."
booklover commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends"You always have a great perspective Joan!
Thanks Steph, my daughter started her hardest class, math, yesterday. The other 2 have different start-dates."
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