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Do you think there is a "God" gene?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shane Christian Jul 20, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Do you believe that through our social and biological evolution, we have become "hard wired" to believe in gods, the supernatural, life after death, etc, as a means of coping with our own…Continue
"Lets go to the stoning"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Merrell May 10, 2011. 7 Replies 1 Like
How many "offenses" from the bible can we list which demands a good healthy stoning? I'll start, hmmm, let me see; Working on SundayTeens sassing their parentsEating "unclean meats" or shell…Continue
Have atheists misinterpreted the word “omniscient”?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dogly May 19, 2011. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I cant remember my bible stories well enough to know how many times God has createdlife on earth only to distroy it all because he didnt like the way things turned out. I can only remember the great…Continue
Are you a "closet" atheist?
Started this discussion. Last reply by George hawkins Apr 14, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
How many people have you met who never go to church, never pray, and seldomespeak about religion?How many people do you suppose were raised to believe in the bible, went throughall the motions, said…Continue
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The Doubter replied to Stanley Post's discussion Do you think there is a "God" gene?
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Hi SP,
Although my comments do not strictly relate to the god gene i have read the following:
'Personality - What makes us the way you' are by Daniel Nettle
The book mentions that two genomes have now been identified that can…"
John Jubinsky replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"It is possible to prove the negative of the existence of a Biblical god as follows:
1.) A Biblical god is good - by definition of a Biblical god.
2. A Biblical god wants to be worshiped - by definition of a Biblical god.
3.)…"
John Jubinsky replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"I am not going to spend a lot of time on this because the proposition is actually simple and is explained in detail in the definition of a being that I presented in the disproof.
To acknowledge that something exists as the word is used in the…"
Ockraz replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"Technically, I would try to avoid getting into a situation where I'd have to defend an argument that god doesn't exist. I think that it is technically possible that god could exist. It is also technically possible that I am the…"
Ockraz replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"I'm not clear about what "acknowledge (in the absolute sense)" entails. Descartes' position was, to the best of my understanding, that one cannot have knowledge of the existence of god. Of course, the definition of…"
A3Kr0n replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"I don't argue for the non-existence of God. I don't argue for the non-existence of the invisible pink unicorn, which is incredibly pink, yet invisible at the same time. I don't go down the street, and think to myself "that woman…"
Johnsky replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"Basically, I look at statistical data.
With that said, everything falls within statistical norms...
IF there was a god, and that god interfered in any way with this world, it would show up as a glowing statistical anomaly... basically what…"
John Jubinsky replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"Implicit in the statement that a being is a perceiver that cannot know whether its perceptions have anything to do with an external reality is that there might not be one. In this it is impossible for a being to acknowledge (in the absolute sense)…"
Ockraz replied to Stanley Post's discussion The best arguments for the non-existence of God
"If I were a believer concerned about proofs and disproofs of the existence of god, I would question the move from, a being is "a perceiver who cannot know whether its perceptions have anything to do with an external reality" to…"
Dogly replied to Stanley Post's discussion Have atheists misinterpreted the word “omniscient”?
"Title: Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamAuthor: Omar KhayyamTranslator: Edward Fitzgerald
LXXII.
And that inverted Bowl they call the Sky, Whereunder crawling coop'd we live and die, Lift not your hands to It for help—for It As impotently…"
Park Bierbower replied to Stanley Post's discussion Have atheists misinterpreted the word “omniscient”?
"Consider as well that if god is not omniscient, he is also not omnipotent. The ability to see into the future would be the result of knowing all things at the present, and being able to manipulate all things in the present would still give the…"
Dennis Louis Santos replied to Stanley Post's discussion Have atheists misinterpreted the word “omniscient”?
"""all knowing", which does not necessisarily mean knowing what will happen in the future." - Sorry, but that sounds like a cop out.
Reminds me of that scene in Starwars where Luke is complaining to Obe One's ghost that he…"
Lorryslorrys replied to Stanley Post's discussion Do you think there is a "God" gene?
"Chapter 5 of the God Delusion it pretty relevant to your question.
I don't usually think it's a acceptable to answer people's question with "go read this book", but you've not asked a easy question, the chapter…"
Grace Fitzpatrick replied to Stanley Post's discussion Do you think there is a "God" gene?
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I think some people are more able to feel religious euphoria than others. I have often wondered if people are more likely to become atheist after an injury or illness that alters their brain chemistry. Just like some…"
Jameer Logan replied to Stanley Post's discussion Do you think there is a "God" gene?
"In response to the statement that there is no "gay gene" that is actually incorrect one article states that the same "gay gene" in males cause increased fecundity in females. So it's a hit or miss kind of thing where its…"
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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
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I will keep looking around the site and see if I think of anything else."
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Thanks Steph, my daughter started her hardest class, math, yesterday. The other 2 have different start-dates."
Loren Miller replied to Loren Miller's discussion Latest Activity?"About the only thing I don't see on my home page that was there originally is the MP3 player and playlist. Not cosmic, by any stretch, but I thought I'd mention it."
Two Cult Survivor commented on Wyatt's blog post Theists, Cargo Cults, and Logic"They mistake logic with internal consistency.
If you show a theist that his views are internally inconsistent, you will have some measure of success. He will make a good faith (ha!) effort at modifying his views to make them more internally…"
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