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  There is science that prove God exists

  by HopeEverLasting in

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  jehovahs witnesses think that just the bible is proof that god exists but they are wrong.

  there is another mode for how he exists.

  now we all know many scientists who are creationists now weren’t creationists until they examined the evidence for themselves.

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  cofty

  Now we all know many scientists who are creationists now weren’t creationists until they examined the evidence for themselves.

  No I don't know any that aren't motivated by religious superstitions.

  They studied the nature of DNA, human cells, trees, fossils, and even thunderstorms.

  All of which require no supernatural explanations.

  we could and I do mean we could say science proves God exists

  You could but you would be lying to yourself.

  All atheistic evolutionists cannot seem to explain how other planets were formed.

  We know exactly how planets form. Cosmology has nothing to do with evolution.

  I'd like to know what the general people here think

  Evolution is a fact beyond all reasonable doubt.

  Check the end of this OP for links to 38 separate lines of evidence... (so far)

  Serious question - what books that present the scientific evidence for evolution have you studied?

  I predict the answer is none and that you will avoid the question.
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  I believe in Evolution and that God created life

  by Crabby in

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  anyone else also hold this view or understand it at least, or do you feel the need to argue that both can in no way coexist?.

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  What does that mean in English?
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  Looking for evolutionary info on how smells can be carried on DNA

  by Crabby in

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  as i said last night the smell of pus from an infection is recognized by all puppies without their being exposed to the smell previously, this is shown because all puppies react the same way to this smell, which is to lick the infected pus laden wound.. this demonstrates that smells are carried on dna in some way.

  any thoughts on how?.

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  the smell is new, thus could not exist on an existing gene

  Maybe if you read the answers people provide for you rather than rushing to type out yet another insult.

  There are no genes for smells.

  We have 800 active genes for olfactory receptors that fire in response to odours. Combinations of receptors fire simultaneously combining their signals to the brain and enabling us to detect far far more than 800 smells. In a similar way our three colour receptors fire simultaneously to allow us to see thousands of colours.

  Every receptor is coded for by genes. The parts of our brains that decode the signals are coded by genes. The chemical signals that trigger love, repulsion, hunger, fear or nausea in response to specific smells are coded for by combinations of genes. Every one of those genes can be turned on or off by methylation.

  What are you trying to prove by making the blindingly obvious point that not all of the specific details have been unravelled yet?
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  Looking for evolutionary info on how smells can be carried on DNA

  by Crabby in

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  as i said last night the smell of pus from an infection is recognized by all puppies without their being exposed to the smell previously, this is shown because all puppies react the same way to this smell, which is to lick the infected pus laden wound.. this demonstrates that smells are carried on dna in some way.

  any thoughts on how?.

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  cofty

  cofty my children are adults, you have no clue as to anything

  So why are behaving like a petulant child?
  
  
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  Looking for evolutionary info on how smells can be carried on DNA

  by Crabby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  as i said last night the smell of pus from an infection is recognized by all puppies without their being exposed to the smell previously, this is shown because all puppies react the same way to this smell, which is to lick the infected pus laden wound.. this demonstrates that smells are carried on dna in some way.

  any thoughts on how?.

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  Neither the article nor your book has any idea how the information is passed, you do not even know what epigenetics means. - Crabs

  The book I suggested describes the process of methylation and epigenetics in detail right down to the molecular level. I understand what is currently known about epigenetics, Why would you assert otherwise?

  You give the impression of being pre-teen or early teens. Do you have mixed feelings about being disloyal to the religion of your parents? Is that why you are angry and insulting to other adults?
  
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  I believe in Evolution and that God created life

  by Crabby in

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  anyone else also hold this view or understand it at least, or do you feel the need to argue that both can in no way coexist?.

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  cofty

  Crabs - For the third time what is your interest in an ex-JW forum?

  Does mummy and daddy still make you sit still at the kingdom hall?
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  Looking for evolutionary info on how smells can be carried on DNA

  by Crabby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  as i said last night the smell of pus from an infection is recognized by all puppies without their being exposed to the smell previously, this is shown because all puppies react the same way to this smell, which is to lick the infected pus laden wound.. this demonstrates that smells are carried on dna in some way.

  any thoughts on how?.

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  Crabs - The SA article contains the same answer I gave you. Epigenetics. Did you even bother to read your own source?
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  Looking for evolutionary info on how smells can be carried on DNA

  by Crabby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  as i said last night the smell of pus from an infection is recognized by all puppies without their being exposed to the smell previously, this is shown because all puppies react the same way to this smell, which is to lick the infected pus laden wound.. this demonstrates that smells are carried on dna in some way.

  any thoughts on how?.

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  cofty

  I've answered your question - Methylation aka epigenetics.

  Read a book
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  I believe in Evolution and that God created life

  by Crabby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  anyone else also hold this view or understand it at least, or do you feel the need to argue that both can in no way coexist?.

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  cofty

  Crabs - your posts so far suggest you should not be criticising anybody's intelligence.

  What is your interest in an ex-JW forum?
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  Looking for evolutionary info on how smells can be carried on DNA

  by Crabby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  as i said last night the smell of pus from an infection is recognized by all puppies without their being exposed to the smell previously, this is shown because all puppies react the same way to this smell, which is to lick the infected pus laden wound.. this demonstrates that smells are carried on dna in some way.

  any thoughts on how?.

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  cofty

  how does the DNA carry a smell which is not part of the body from one generation to the next - Crabs

  First you need to provide evidence that it does. I have serious doubts. Please link to a source.

  Experiences can have an effect on future generations through a process called methylation. It is like a temporary switch that regulates the expression of genes.

  Trust me, there is no book that you can read that answers this question - Crabs

  I don;t trust you at all. Methylation is described in lots of books and hundreds of papers. You could start with "The Epigenetics Revolution" by Nessa Carey