Posts by galaxie

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Theism Makes Science Impossible

by cofty in

it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.

please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.

in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.

galaxie

I have posted on another topic thus: That the limit of our brain(understanding to a correct conclusion).Could be god for some, big bang, black hole, anti matter for others.

The physical makeup of our brain determines how clever we can be. No matter which person calls upon it for understanding. I personally concede that there may be things we are actually unable to understand because of the physical make up of our brains.

However scientific conclusions are based on proof, if that proof is seen to be unsound, science has no issue with further research to reach a correct result.

Whereas theists / deists will believe without proof or question.

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Theism Makes Science Impossible

by cofty in

it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.

please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.

in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.

galaxie

Kate .The appropriation part is how the term is perceived by the recipient.

The term or description, is correct. Unless you believe in unprovable NON..., SENSE.!!

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Theism Makes Science Impossible

by cofty in

it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.

please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.

in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.

galaxie

The human brain is capable of all sorts of trickery. Perfectly well educated people with exceptional skills and reasoning, are also capable of being DELUDED! SCIENTISTS AMONG THEM !!.

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Can Jehovah's witnesses eat halal and kosher meat?

by Reynam in

i'm new here, i pretty much created this account cause i couldn't find the answer to my question.

and my question is, can jw eat halal and kosher meat?

i was searching online but all i found was that jw dont have any food restrictions besides consuming blood.. if someone can answer my question, please and thank u!.

galaxie

Billy.You define nothing as excessive? Have a you checked the dictionary?

However I do understand the point your trying to make.

You are basically apologising for the likes of Mr McLean( JW spokesman)who said "NOTHING that has blood in it do we eat".

The fact he is j w is not the point it would not matter which body of people he represented. I refer you again to the poison gas analogy:

If I say I breath no poison gas but KNOWINGLY brath a little, is that not hypocritical? What would you think I was being?

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Bill Nye/Ken Ham Creation-Evolution Debate Here: V

by mind blown in

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in case some are interested and can't find it...... http://debatelive.org.

~mb.

galaxie

Ken should wipe his A......!! With the bible at least it would serve a purpose. !!

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Please read! Breaking News....

by Newly Enlightened in

http://www.mcalesternews.com/breakingnews/x409169231/da-jehovah-witness-church-concealed-molestation-crimes.

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governing body being accused of covering it up!.

galaxie

If this goes to trial, they will just claim that their interpretation of gods laws are above mans.

If prosecuted / found guilty , it will be seen by most J.Ws as a sign of the times.

The G.Bs only concern will be monetary, not the victims.

I hope they throw the 'book' at them. HYPOCRITS !!!

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There Is No Key To Happiness!

by abiather in

religions make it appear that there is a key to happiness and give the impression that they have the key, and enjoy people always look to them for happiness!.

interestingly, jesus meant there is no key to happiness, but it is the very nature of all human beings.

(luke 17:21) people like jws did not even translate this verse properly.

galaxie

OOPS spelling !!

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There Is No Key To Happiness!

by abiather in

religions make it appear that there is a key to happiness and give the impression that they have the key, and enjoy people always look to them for happiness!.

interestingly, jesus meant there is no key to happiness, but it is the very nature of all human beings.

(luke 17:21) people like jws did not even translate this verse properly.

galaxie

Abiather, i can say no more than what has been said to show how absurd your assumptions /beliefs are.

Always know and TRY to accept as an individual you can relate and understand your existence without conceding your intelligence to those with an agenda.

Work towards standing on your own two feet, through the crutches away, go on you CAN do it.

Best wishes to you.

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Any explanation from the WT as to why Adam and Eve did not have sex before they sinned? (and other Genesis stumpers)

by BU2B in

(disclaimer- i know this is all fairy tales but i like to pick genesis apart since many millions still take it literally and is the foundtion of jw doctrine.

without genesis being real, the whole thing collpses).

i was just reading through genesis yesterday, and it really hit me.

galaxie

The more we read these fantastically incredibly naive mythological stories, the sadder we are that our families/friends who are JWs can believe this ..NON...SENSE , The mind is

truly a strange thing that it can be manipulated in such a way.

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Religion VS Atheism and the decline of ethics and morals

by EndofMysteries in

being back in college after leaving the borg, one of the required classes for a degree at my college is ethics.

after learning a few things, i am curious where morality and ethics is heading for the future of humanity.

i wish i could find the source again, but several weeks ago i recalled reading a transcript of a very old document that talked about when christianity was being spread in europe, it brought civility and community.

galaxie

Back in the day there was much less media instant coverage of atrocities, scandal, negative behaviour. But boy was it around .You can look back with rose colored spex but there was a lot of nasty stuff going on.

If you are saying people were moralistic because they were religious, it doesn't say much for them as people. What about their own moral compass?

It's always been my belief , treat others as you would like to be treated that doesn't need religion.

Education for all especially the young is the key. Show them how mankind benefits by tolerance, doing good.

Show them by example and historical reference what benefits their lives and the type of behaviour which is negative.

No god or religion is required.