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EU Court Ruling Against WT on Data-Protection

by cofty in

today's london times reports on the july ruling of the eu court that forces the organisation country to comply with data protection.. the action originated in finland but the ruling will affect every eu country.

the cult tried unsuccessfully to argue that the notes taken by jws in the door-to-door work were personal and not accessed by the congregation.

the court ruled that they are acting under the auspices of the congregation and therefore they must comply with data-protection laws.. keeping lists of do-not-calls also falls under this ruling.. why does the cult always feel that it is above the law?.

cofty

Today's London Times reports on the July ruling of the EU court that forces the organisation country to comply with data protection.

The action originated in Finland but the ruling will affect every EU country. The cult tried unsuccessfully to argue that the notes taken by JWs in the door-to-door work were personal and not accessed by the congregation. The court ruled that they are acting under the auspices of the congregation and therefore they must comply with data-protection laws.

Keeping lists of do-not-calls also falls under this ruling.

Why does the cult always feel that it is above the law?

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Simple introduction to the theory of evolution

by Diogenesister in

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hi new folks, lurkers and trolls.

i thought i would post this simple but interesting video which shows how scientists bring multiple lines of evidence together to prove evolution is true; for example:.

comparative anatomy.

cofty

who are we to tell God what he can do? - SBF

As usual you miss the point.

'God', whatever that means, can do anything she chooses. The god and father of Jesus must act in accordance with his revelation.

Evolution is the cruelest way imaginable to get to where we are now.

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Overwhelmed

by Freedom rocks in

does anyone else feel overwhelmed on what to believe?.

i've been doing lots of research on beliefs, evolution, creationism but i feel no further forward about what i truly believe.

for example i looked at the fossil record and tiktaalic and thought great it proves a lot but then i've seen counter arguments on youtube of people basically saying its a load of rubbish and doesn't prove anything.

cofty

The findings directly impact the theory of evolution. - Perry

The findings add to our knowledge about the age and diversity of extant species. It confirms the fact of common descent from a single ancestor over millions of years.

Think of life as a dense bush where extant species are represented by the tips of twigs. The question the paper addresses is the relative length of each twig.

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Simple introduction to the theory of evolution

by Diogenesister in

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hi new folks, lurkers and trolls.

i thought i would post this simple but interesting video which shows how scientists bring multiple lines of evidence together to prove evolution is true; for example:.

comparative anatomy.

cofty

More than 99% of the species that have ever lived went extinct even before humans appeared.

On five occasions most of life was wiped out by random catastrophes.

Evolution is the most wasteful process imaginable, perfectly 'designed' to maximise suffering.

Evolution is not compatible with the idea of a loving creator.

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Simple introduction to the theory of evolution

by Diogenesister in

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hi new folks, lurkers and trolls.

i thought i would post this simple but interesting video which shows how scientists bring multiple lines of evidence together to prove evolution is true; for example:.

comparative anatomy.

cofty

Adam's genome was packed with all the diversity God wanted - Perry

Including the fusion of chromosome 2 formed from 2 primate chromosomes?

Including millions of parasitic ALU elements?

Including broken genes like those for synthesising vitamin C?

Including ERVs?

Including the genes for making egg yolk?

Including broken olfactory genes?

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Overwhelmed

by Freedom rocks in

does anyone else feel overwhelmed on what to believe?.

i've been doing lots of research on beliefs, evolution, creationism but i feel no further forward about what i truly believe.

for example i looked at the fossil record and tiktaalic and thought great it proves a lot but then i've seen counter arguments on youtube of people basically saying its a load of rubbish and doesn't prove anything.

cofty

Cofty - I'm waiting for the God Delusion and The Greatest Show on Earth to arrive so I can read them. Its hard reading everything on my phone

Good choices.

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Overwhelmed

by Freedom rocks in

does anyone else feel overwhelmed on what to believe?.

i've been doing lots of research on beliefs, evolution, creationism but i feel no further forward about what i truly believe.

for example i looked at the fossil record and tiktaalic and thought great it proves a lot but then i've seen counter arguments on youtube of people basically saying its a load of rubbish and doesn't prove anything.

cofty

study that claims 90% of all animals appeared recently at the same time as man. Amazingly, the study also claims that "species have very clear genetic boundaries, and there's nothing much in between." - Perry

This is a classic example of creationists who are either too dim to understand the science or who just don't care as long as they can twist it to fit their superstitions.

Perry has raised this before and I have explained it in some detail. It in no way challenges evolution and totally destroys creationism. I am not going to bother explaining again here because Perry won't bother to read it and in a few weeks he will dishonestly repeat the same bullshit.

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Simple introduction to the theory of evolution

by Diogenesister in

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hi new folks, lurkers and trolls.

i thought i would post this simple but interesting video which shows how scientists bring multiple lines of evidence together to prove evolution is true; for example:.

comparative anatomy.

cofty

2. All information comes from a mind

'Information' is a metaphor for what DNA does.

All life comes from previous life

Once earth contained no life. Now it does. No magic was required. It is only a matter of time before life is discovered beyond earth.

which conclusion best harmonizes with known facts?

Well evolution has been proven by millions of empirical facts and creationism rests on an ancient book.

Most doctors don’t accept evolutionary biology

Was that poll done in Iran?

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Simple introduction to the theory of evolution

by Diogenesister in

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hi new folks, lurkers and trolls.

i thought i would post this simple but interesting video which shows how scientists bring multiple lines of evidence together to prove evolution is true; for example:.

comparative anatomy.

cofty

The more creationists talk the less work rational people have to do.

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Overwhelmed

by Freedom rocks in

does anyone else feel overwhelmed on what to believe?.

i've been doing lots of research on beliefs, evolution, creationism but i feel no further forward about what i truly believe.

for example i looked at the fossil record and tiktaalic and thought great it proves a lot but then i've seen counter arguments on youtube of people basically saying its a load of rubbish and doesn't prove anything.

cofty

I don't believe In the bible anymore, I am more looking for scientific answers to life/creation/evolution so I can hold my ground on why I dont believe in the bible.

It takes time and effort. I feel able to refute every argument ever made by a creationist and respond to any objection to evolution but I've been reading science books for over a decade. Watching YouTube videos are of very limited value and there will always be those plausible-sounding creationist videos that seem to have merit. The people who make those creationist videos - just like Perry - have never read a science book in their lives.

If you are serious about learning you need to commit to reading. Don't be in a hurry.

Check out this series of threads on Evolution is a Fact..

They will introduce you to some of the topics that you can go on to learn more about.

Here is a suggested reading list to get you started. There are no shortcuts. Feel free to ask questions, there are plenty of us here who can help.

Your Inner Fish - Neil Shubin
Why Evolution is True - Jerry Coyne
Why Darwin Matters - Michael Shermer
Life Ascending - Nick Lane
The Blind Watchmaker - Dawkins
The Selfish Gene - Dawkins
The Greatest Show on Earth - Dawkins
Evolution - What the Fossils Say - Prothero
The Making of the Fittest - Sean B. Carroll
Endless Forms Most Beautiful - Sean B.Carroll

If you want to know the latest developments in abiogenesis read 'The Vital Question' by Nick Lane