Let's assume there is an afterlife: what is the point of it? Some say it is to become one with their deity, but what is there to achieve beyond that? Surely what defines me (and everyone else) in the present is my wants, desires, fears etc, but if they were removed and I was at one with a god...
Yes, I think it is natural. If the vast majority of people believe in a deity, then we can assume that this behaviour has some biological basis. Sure, cultural transmission is an important aspect, but why do so many people retain and actively practice the belief throughout their lives? What...
Mine is a Sami shaman holding a drum and a beater. I'm very interested in the psychology and history of shamanism, particularly Scandinavian (I lived in Finland for a few years). To make the avatar, I drew it out then photographed it against the head of a frame drum I have.
I got my avatar done...
Teaching only creationism and ignoring evolution will put Turkish students at a significant disadvantage. You are aware of the roles that changes in allele frequency, mutation and natural selection in pathogens play in the research and development of vaccines, right?
Is Turkey destined to...
What, like, they all spontaneously and simultaneously dropped? Where would you buy panties like this? With Christmas approaching, I've just got an idea of what to get my girlfriend.:D
Only in the sense that the elements that comprise my body will be taken up into other organisms.
In a 'spiritual' sense? Then, no. There is no evidence to suggest that "I" will continue in a form that I would identify as still being "me".
Seriously, this has been covered on these forums numerous times.
So .... again..... here's what the word 'theory' means within a scientific framework:
Evolution is a Fact and a Theory
Yes, it's fantastic news. The last thing we want is for Turkish kids to think for themselves and find out about an important scientific process.
Well done Turkey!