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No I don't have a marvelous answer for how life started. I have no idea how it started. But just because I can't explain it rationally doesn't mean there isn't a rational explanation. I have no problem with saying those three magical words that religious people seem to not be able to say: I DON'T KNOW.
There are many things that science and rationality cannot explain. Yet. But compared with the age of religion, science is a baby. It has to be given a chance to age and mature, then perhaps it can start to find answers to the larger question.
No, Sandra. I don't know how life started. But that doesn't mean I have to make up a ridiculous story about an invisible, vengeful, jealous, misogynist homophobe who snapped his fingers and suddenly made the universe appear.
There are many things that science and rationality cannot explain. Yet. But compared with the age of religion, science is a baby. It has to be given a chance to age and mature, then perhaps it can start to find answers to the larger question.
That is a very good point. Science is indeed a rather new concept compared to religion. Perhaps it'll find the answers we're looking for. Or it might reach a dead end just like religion. Truthfully, I don't think the meaning and purpose of life is a question that can EVER be answered.
In all honesty, I think creationism and science both have some merit. Science can be proven and calculated, as opposed to creationism which is only based on faith. But quite frankly, neither of them satisfy me, so I believe in both in the meantime. Seriously, the question for me is not so much "how life was started," but rather "why" and "for which purpose?" Neither theory makes any sense to me whatsoever. With creationism, life involves man-made concepts like salvation, paradise and whatnot; but that still explains nothing. Science is simply hollow and its only explanation is "how we are here?" But WHY? That is the true question. What is the point of "intelligent beings" being placed on a planet only to suffer an ongoing mysery known as life with a few pleasurable, tender moments throughout? It makes no sense whatsoever. Ah, now I'm confusing myself.
--Julio
My dear Julio,
Don't be confused. We are are going through the same trail and it's beautiful in the long run.
However, something I feel needs mentioning is that the Bible is indeed rather scientifically accurate in spots. For example, I am fairly certain the Old Testament refers to the Earth as round, something which wasn't discovered and agreed upon until much later. How did they know this? Hell if I know.
So in certain ways, the Bible is an accurate piece of work, magic aside. Pretty damn accurate for a thousand-year-old piece of text, actually. A lot of ruins recently discovered have been revealed to be cities mentioned in the bible which just a few years ago were considered to have been about as real as Atlantis, so Matt, don't toss that book aside just yet. Trust me, it is a good read. You just have to deal with its dated ideals.
No, Sandra. I don't know how life started. But that doesn't mean I have to make up a ridiculous story about an invisible, vengeful, jealous, misogynist homophobe who snapped his fingers and suddenly made the universe appear.
But, that's part of the Old Testament. They revised it because people apparently didn't like the ending in the first one. So, they did a reboot of the series.
Scientology is no less negative or silly as any other religion. It is the only one that when you hear the story, you laugh out loud but still about as believable as any other.
I agree Wes. That reminded me of a quote I read this week:
"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.” - Stephen Roberts
But, that's part of the Old Testament. They revised it because people apparently didn't like the ending in the first one. So, they did a reboot of the series.
Oh I forgot that religious people are allowed to pick and choose their beliefs at their convenience. My apologies.
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