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  'Evolution' definition can include 'origin of life'

  by hooberus in

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  the popular berkeley evolution site (while responding to the misconception that evolution is just "a theory about the origin of life" does state:.

  "evolutionary theory does encompass ideas and evidence regarding life's origins (e.g., whether or not it happened near a deep-sea vent, which organic molecules came first, etc.

  ), but this is not the central focus of evolutionary theory.

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  I agree. The definition of evolution can include how life began, but how different disciplines of science agree to divide up the workload adds up to nothing more than a semantic debate.

  Every species - including the 99.9% of species that have gone extinct - descended over millions of years by unguided evolution using processes including but not limited to natural selection.

  That process got started after geochemistry gave rise to biochemistry - a process known as abiogenesis. This happened amazingly quickly after the earth formed but it was not until the arise of eukaryotic cells that complex life got going. It is possible that bacterial life will turn out to be very common in our galaxy but life of the sort we are familiar with might be unique to earth.

  You can read about this amazing event known as endosymbiosis here...

  The relationship between species is investigated by biologists, geneticists and paleontologists among others. Abiogenesis is mostly the domain of chemistry and bioenergetics.

  Creationists always want to deflect from the overwhelming evidence for evolution - post Cambrian explosion in particular - by demanding a detailed explanation of abiogenesis. The Watchtower does this every time it addresses the subject.

  Evolution is a fact...
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  Prince Andrew & Jeffrey Epstein, WTF

  by Simon in

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  in fact, several "wtf"s, not least - why were you visiting a convicted pedophile after his release from prison, never-mind having any contact with him in the first place when his preoclivities seemed to be an open secret.. and the best he can some up with is "i don't remember"?

  you don't remember?

  there's a fucking photo of you with one of the victims and accessories to the crimes you dumb fuck!.

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  No confused-one that won't do. This is a discussion forum. You made wild allegations and I called bullshit - you don't get to run away so easy.

  What is your proof that that the Queen and Prince Phillip conspired to abduct 10 children and that Prince Charles was part of a pedophile ring led by Jimmy Saville?

  Perhaps you share David Ike's belief that the royal family are also lizards in disguise? Check it out it's all on the internet.
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  Prince Andrew & Jeffrey Epstein, WTF

  by Simon in

  1. social
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  in fact, several "wtf"s, not least - why were you visiting a convicted pedophile after his release from prison, never-mind having any contact with him in the first place when his preoclivities seemed to be an open secret.. and the best he can some up with is "i don't remember"?

  you don't remember?

  there's a fucking photo of you with one of the victims and accessories to the crimes you dumb fuck!.

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  Confusedandangry - you seem to have chosen your username with care.

  What is your source for accusing the Queen and Prince Philip of conspiracy to abduct children? Also, are you implying that Prince Charles was part of a pedophile ring along with Saville? If so just say so clearly and then provide proof.

  It's so easy to type damaging bullshit isn't it?
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  Ford versus Ferrari

  by jhine in

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  so after the unqualified success of my last review ( green book ) l thought that l would try again .

  l went to see ford versus ferrari / le mans 66 according to where you live .

  now l am no petrol head and talk of motor racing usually makes my eyes glaze over but this film is about much more than laps on a circuit .

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  jhine - I agree it's an excellent film. I love motorsport and there was plenty action to keep me happy. Mrs C also enjoyed the great characters and personal drama. HIghly recommend.
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  Data privacy: Mormons compared with JWs

  by slimboyfat in

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  mormon missionaries move around during their two-year preaching missions, but the phones they use remain in the different preaching locations.

  this means that contact details of “interested persons” are routinely passed on from one missionary pair to the next, when the phone is handed over.

  in order to comply with the new data protection rules, missionaries now ask for consent to keep data from their contacts.

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  One reason might be that Mormon missionaries represent a tiny minority of members and they can be properly trained to comply with correct procedures. While on mission they can't even take a shower without being supervised by their partner.

  All JWs knock doors. Some of them couldn't be trusted to tie their own shoe laces. A percentage of them would inevitably mess up and get the cult into trouble.
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  Prince Andrew & Jeffrey Epstein, WTF

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  in fact, several "wtf"s, not least - why were you visiting a convicted pedophile after his release from prison, never-mind having any contact with him in the first place when his preoclivities seemed to be an open secret.. and the best he can some up with is "i don't remember"?

  you don't remember?

  there's a fucking photo of you with one of the victims and accessories to the crimes you dumb fuck!.

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  I am in favour of the British royal family but Andrew is a complete disgrace. I have never heard anybody who has met him say a good word about him.

  In my judgement he is a liar. His hubris led him to think he could make it go away by dismissing it all on TV and hoping the peasants would take his word for it.

  It is hard to believe he did not know exactly what this friend was up to and enjoyed it to the full.
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  How Much of the WT Teaching Did You Believe?

  by Ding in

  1. watchtower
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  some people on this forum have said that they never really believed any aspect of wt teaching, that they couldn't wait to get free of it all.. others seems to have been really gung ho, believing it all until something happened that got you questioning "the truth.".

  i would say my own high water mark was about 50%, which put me squarely on the fence, trying to decide if i should be in or out.. how about you?.

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  99% up until the 1995 'Generation' bullshit - then I went down to 0% within a year.

  The one thing I never believed was that animals would live in peace in paradise. Only somebody who knows nothing about the natural world could swallow that.
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  Another High School Shooting ... Santa Clara California

  by RubaDub in

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  at least at the moment it looks like no one is dead, but 6 injured (9:00 am pacific time 14 nov 2019).. i don't know if the school allows students to carry weapons, but many will think it would be a good idea for the students to carry concealed weapons to provide personal protection.. we shall see.. rub a dub.

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  many will think it would be a good idea for the students to carry concealed weapons to provide personal protection

  Arming young men with underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes is a recipe for carnage.

  Armed guards in every American school is surely a good move. Do most/all banks in the USA have guards? Are children more valuable than bank notes?
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  Generally Speaking Do You Support The Police?

  by minimus in

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  i know bad cops exist in many cities.

  i know some cops who aren’t “bad” but do have an attitude.

  however, i prefer to have law and order as opposed to chaos.

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  Fact 1 - Violent crime overall has reduced significantly in recent decades.

  Fact 2 - A disproportionate amount of violent crime is committed by racial minorities.
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  Generally Speaking Do You Support The Police?

  by minimus in

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  i know bad cops exist in many cities.

  i know some cops who aren’t “bad” but do have an attitude.

  however, i prefer to have law and order as opposed to chaos.

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  In general the British police are worthy of respect and support.

  Civil societies have conceded a monopoly in violence to the state - Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan. That has led to the lowest rates of murder in human history. The vast majority of murders in mature democracies happen among minorities who reject the authority of the state in favour of an honour-based, revenge-oriented culture.