Do you suppose it could be because the questions arent really questions at all but a sly way of forming an assertion without evidence? Knowledgeable people usually see through this ruse and respond accordingly. If you have a question about a specific aspect of evolution that you dont...
What Ive tried to point out is that supernatural is beyond the bounds of science because supernatural inquires would yield no testable information to explain the intricacies of how the natural world works. Supernatural is an integral ingredient in religion and theology. Although science...
Evidence in science is used first to demonstrate the validity of a hypothesis then the evidence is used to determine the viability of assembled hypotheses into a working theory. Evidence in science is based on direct and indirect observation or experience and is always fact based. Evidence is...
The first mammals appear in the fossil record during the late Triassic about 200 million years ago. Dinosaurs lived for about 160 million years starting about 230 million years ago so yes they actually shared the planet for about 130 million years until the dinosaurs disappear from the fossil...
Would it be correct to say that most of us underestimate the ability of the brain to make rapid connections for a response to sensory input? The first reaction Ive often seen in babies to peek-a-boo is alarm but they seem to quickly realize its a game and the response is then laughter. Not...
I get the message from the OP that the question is really how scientists religious beliefs have changed over time.
Ive skimmed the thread and havent really seen anyone provide an answer or opinion for the question.
Very briefly, as technology progresses over time the people doing science find...
Its nice to have faith in the breaking system on your car but if you dont have a basic understanding of the system and neglect the required maintenance you may find your faith defined as wishful thinking when you suddenly try to stop to avoid an accident that might cause harm to not only you...
To make a long story short. In ancient times there were professional story tellers like the Bards in western culture. These story tellers made a circuit of the tribes in a certain area. They used stories to help preserve the history of their culture. The storyteller would speak to the tribe...
It’s been fun following this thread, but 15 pages to debate “wishful thinking”
You believe something because either you have enough supporting evidence or because you’ve been conditioned to believe it without evidence or someone has fibbed to you and told you there is...
Now that's a statement I won't argue with.
You haven't answered my question.
Can you give a reasonable explanation as to why you think that language is evidence of god other than your own unsupported opinion?
Just one point. If humans(other life forms also included) and their life support systems were designed by an all knowing supernatural being then there should be no design flaws. Right?
Check out the forensic anthropology articles from the University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. (Im not allow to post direct links yet.)
Have someone read it to you while you look at the pictures.
Who would design a digestive system using the same orifice for ingesting food and breathing assuring that some of these humans will die as a result of choking? And why design an entertainment complex between your legs in the middle of a sewer system.
Humans began to form more complex sounds when their rib structure changed to allow them to keep an even air pressure when blowing out and their larynxes became situated lower in their throat. Oversimplified, but thats basically it. Doesnt mean they or any other animals cannot audibly...
You could take a large sample of people with a particular disease. Divide that group into 3 equal subgroups. Give the first subgroup the modern medical treatment. Give another subgroup a placebo. Have the last subgroup and as many others as you like pray for healing. At the end of your...