Posts by galaxie

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The limits of science.

by Seraphim23 in

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for a long time i have accepted that when a theist inserts god into some as yet not understood scientific matter, it constitutes a god of the gaps argument.

as a theist myself, the problem with this for me, is that it implies an arbitrary limit on gods ingenuity.

for example, the idea that god created automatic processes to do certain things in nature, and yet with other things the need for a direct hand to either tweak or directly organise!

galaxie

Science only exists as a result of our brain processes.

Our brains only exist because of ??... now there's the rub.

Science seeks to answer a question using the same processes that created the subject.

Anything which has limitations must by default put limitation on its influences ie our brains influence science, the reasoning power no matter how intelligent we are is not inexhaustible.

The physical make up of the brain governs our ultimate understanding.

As far as I know there is no outside influence on our brains to give us turbo power.

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The limits of science.

by Seraphim23 in

jw
friends

for a long time i have accepted that when a theist inserts god into some as yet not understood scientific matter, it constitutes a god of the gaps argument.

as a theist myself, the problem with this for me, is that it implies an arbitrary limit on gods ingenuity.

for example, the idea that god created automatic processes to do certain things in nature, and yet with other things the need for a direct hand to either tweak or directly organise!

galaxie

The march or progression of science is totally reliant on human brain power and the tools it utilises.

Given that every part of our anatomy has limits, it must also be true of our brains ( unless you believe in other influence ).

It must stand therefore that scientific study / understsnding will have a limit, although how that will become apparent is anyones guess.

Perhaps we are pushing the boundaries already as there seems ti be more questuons than answers in certain fields eg origin of all understandable matter inc' life.

Theories abound.

All strengh to those who continue with curious enthusiasm to dedicate their lives to find answers as the hunger for knowledge and discovery has benefited mankind greatly.

Caution and discernment re what may harm us must also be prioritised to protect us also.

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I know there is NO GOD

by jam in

isis, plain and simple.

if there is a god there is no way he.

would allow this to occur (beheading of james foley).

I know there is NO GOD

by jam in

isis, plain and simple.

if there is a god there is no way he.

would allow this to occur (beheading of james foley).

Jam...isis and the executions heinous and horrific as they are, are but a drop in the ocean against the millenia of crimes torture murder and persecution of the human race in the name of whatever god.

Not to even mention natural disasters, mans inhumanity to man, abuse and torture of children.

All supposedly under the watchful sight of an all powerful loving god.

Does he /she/ it exist? Only a deluded fearful mind could possibly think so.

In my humble opinion of course.

Best wishes,

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Who loves a good laugh? Comedy thread.

by FlyingHighNow in

post some comedy.

we all need to laugh.

i'll start with:.

galaxie

Three brothers ( triplets ) always frequent the same bar and have 3 beers.this goes on for years.

Life goes on and 2 of the 3 emigrate.

The brother who is left goes to the same bar and always orders 3 beers explaining to the bartender he still feels he is having a beer with his brothers.

One day he goes to the bar and says to the bartender 2 beers, thebar tender thinks..oh something must have happened to one of the brothers,

He is sympathetic and asks.." 2 beers? I hope nothing has happened to one of your brothers? ".

Oh no he says they're fine.... I'm off the beer !!!

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WT required to submit financials in Mexico starting in 2015

by MaybeSo in

"las obligaciones que este nuevo regimen fiscal nos pide: llevar de manera electronica un registro de todas sus operaciones de ingresos y egresos; tener documentacion comprobatoria de cada operacion, acto o actividad; enviar informe contable mensual a traves de la pagina del sat; expedir comprobante fiscal digital por internet (cfdi).".

http://www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx/noticia/535395.con-el-nuevo-regimen-fiscal-la-iglesia-catolica-pagara-impuestos-.html.

roughly traslated: the requirements of the new fiscal system require: to record electronically a ledge of all income and expenses; to record and document all operations, acts or activities, to send a registed monthly report through sat's (kind of like the irs in the us) website, submit comprobante fiscal digidtal por internet (cfdi) (sort of tax form) .