Love is like God.

by The Rebel 74 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  OrphanCrow

  Rebel: OrphanGrow thank you for your reasoning. To clarify I am at the end of my time on this board. From what I have learnt about the G.B i have decided to disfellowshipping myself.
  This O.P is now to clarify my thinking on the many threads I have read on from athiests and believers. My question therefore is there any scientific evidence that love or God exist?
  If not then I will leave having concluded love and God can only be proven to the believer they exist. And that is not to say they don't exist, it's just then personal choice either way.
  The Rebel.

  Oh. I don't see how you have clarified anything at all.

  So, in other words...you don't care what other people have to offer, you are just going to go ahead and continue thinking the way you always have.

  Well...goodbye.
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  The Rebel

  Brain Damage.

  " There is someone in my head, but it's not me.......

  i can't think of anything to say

  i think its marvellous Ha Ha Ha"

  Pink Floyd.

  A shred observant of that song may conclude our brain talks a lot of noncence.

  The Rebel.
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  cofty

  Is there any scientific evidence that love ...exist?

  Yes. The chemicals that result in feelings of affection and loyalty are well known as are the precise genes that code for them.

  There are 2 species of vole that have very different family arrangements. In one the male plays no part in raising the offspring while in the other the male bonds for life. Scientists can manipulate the genes to cause the opposite behaviour.

  Is there any scientific evidence that God ...exist?

  First you have to define "god". If you mean a creator, theist sort of god then no none at all.

  Not only that but we can show beyond all reasonable doubt that the god of theism does not exist.
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  The Rebel

  OrphanGrow I think your reply was a bit harsh. I can 100% assure you I do value other people's viewpoints on this forum. What I am saying is that without scientific proof love or God exist, people should be allowed to believe what they like. Therefore I can't clarify anything, only take on board people's personal opinions.

  Seems perfectly reasonable to me.

  The Rebel.
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  cofty

  people should be allowed to believe what they like

  People's superstitions should be challenged relentlessly
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  The Rebel

  Thanks for the reply Cofty.

  Your answer about love was a little complicated for me, so I will have to come back to you on that one.

  I appreciate your point about defining a God. I would say God is an emotion in the brain, but I am not saying that is madness.

  You then say " WE" can show beyond all reasonable doubt that the God of theism doesn't exist. But you didn't say who the " WE" are?

  Anyway you are preching to the converted. More importantly I want to keep this thread calm. My replys to your statements you are:-

  A) Would you put a man to death based on beyond all reasonable doubt?

  B) Would you agree the evidence does not always convict?

  The Rebel.
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  cofty

  You then say " WE" can show beyond all reasonable doubt that the God of theism doesn't exist. But you didn't say who the " WE" are?

  Ok then I can

  A) Would you put a man to death based on beyond all reasonable doubt?

  I think the death penalty is barbaric but yes I would stake my eternal future on my certainty that the god of theism does not exist.

  B) Would you agree the evidence does not always convict?

  I don't understand your question
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  Sabin

  Morpheaus, if you go through life looking at everything through your own eye`s & never through the eye`s of a child, it is because you have neglected to humble yourself, & therefore you never see the wonder or beauty around you & you never learn the things that only a child can teach.

  This isn't something I can explain to you, you have to work it out for yourself. Children offer much wisdom for those not to proud to learn. It is sad, I think for you, that all you have to say about the words of a little one is negative. Does it really matter weather you think she is wrong?

  Rebel, what are you talking about. Love comes from what is inside us. A person who willingly sacrifices their life for a complete stranger is not just an act of bravery it is also an act of love. Love is more than the brain or the heart it is the whole being, it is a warmth, a light that cannot be made to go out. If there is no love then there can be no hate either. Do you believe there is hate in the world?
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  The Rebel

  Cofty your replys were noted and appreciated.

  Re your comments:-

  A) " Ok then I can"

  Then kindly proove it.

  B) People sitting on a jury have to give a " yes" or "no" answer to the question "would you put a man to death based on beyond reasonable doubt?" How would you then answer?

  I apologise that you didn't understand my third question " would you agree the evidence does not always convict?". So to clarify people have been convicted and received the death penalty based on DNA evidence. These convictions based on the evidence were later proved wrong convictions. So my question was " would you agree the evidence does not always convict?"

  The Rebel.
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  The Rebel

  Sabin thank you for the reply. To answer your question, what I have learnt on this board has made me to decide to disfellowship myself. That is an emotional reaction, based on facts of what I have learnt. Before I leave this site I want to establish that without conclusive scientific proof on what love or God is, then I should respect each persons personal belief on that matter.

  The Rebel.