I understand were you're coming from Fellfrosch, but all you're saying is that you choose to put faith in science as opposed to God!
The science of evolution isn't concrete...scientists themselves acknowledge this. So in effect you are choosing to believe in a theory.
All I'm saying is that there are some pretty fundamental questions that need answering before I can righty accept evolution as a likely answer to the whole conundrum.
For instance, can order spring from chaos? Mathematicians often comment on the level of order present in the universe...everything is just were it should be. All that from a starting point of chaos?
Also, mathematicians have worked out the odds of all the neccessary building blocks for the start of life to be present in one place...at just the right time...in the perfect environment, as...wait for it...impossoble! Yup, the figure far exceeds the generally held point where the liklihood becomes not just unlikely, but impossible.
So, we know it's a blend of both, but to what degree? Here's one lady's view;
"Your post really hit a nerve with me.
I am now with a lovely man that I met on here actually. He is kind, caring, genuine and very gorgeous too! However..... A couple of years back I met someone that I had incredible chemistry with. I really thought it would go somewhere, but due to his unreliability I decided to back away from him as I knew from experience it would end in tears and i wouldnt be able to convince him to be more reliable.
Anyway, despite how strong and serious my feelings are for the new guy, the ex is always on my shoulder. I made the sensible choice, but I dont seem to be able to get the ex out of my head and heart. If I gave into him I know i would not have a good life. I can have a great life with the new guy. Sometimes we just have to choose whats best for us....... u will always have feelings for your first love. The next one wont necessarily be the same, but that doesnt mean you wont eventually fall in love with him. Sometimes its not instantaneous.... Might be worth the wait tho."
I can't fault her reasoning one bit. Having said that, I'd still o for a relationship full of chemistry over one built on chemistry every time...I'd just love the excitement...within reason.
But is focussing on compatability over chemistry the correct way forward to acheive true and lasting happiness?
Of course we all differ in terms of our personalities...so what do you think?
Leaving Gods existence to one side, it's worth considering that evolution is still just a theory, and the evidence to support the range of theories suggested is painfully minimal.
I'm not about to believe in a theory...it needs proof...facts...evidence. So on the same basis that many dismis Gods existence, I guess we should be dismissing evolution as a viable alternative until they find something more conclussive for us to digest?
Just a couple of thoughts to get us thinking about this.
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RE: God...fact or fiction?
I understand were you're coming from Fellfrosch, but all you're saying is that you choose to put faith in science as opposed to God!The science of evolution isn't concrete...scientists themselves acknowledge this. So in effect you are choosing to believe in a theory.
All I'm saying is that there are some pretty fundamental questions that need answering before I can righty accept evolution as a likely answer to the whole conundrum.
For instance, can order spring from chaos? Mathematicians often comment on the level of order present in the universe...everything is just were it should be. All that from a starting point of chaos?
Also, mathematicians have worked out the odds of all the neccessary building blocks for the start of life to be present in one place...at just the right time...in the perfect environment, as...wait for it...impossoble! Yup, the figure far exceeds the generally held point where the liklihood becomes not just unlikely, but impossible.
So I'll wait and keep an open mind methinks.