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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 03:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
Re: In fact...

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But you could use your arguments for astrology as well. That's OK?

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Not sure which argument you are referring to, but basically, yes. That’s OK. If someone wants to...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 02:48 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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<font color="red">What ever gave you the idea that I thought my religious beliefs are better than anyone’s else? </font>

I assume you feel that your religious beliefs are a little...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 02:40 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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"As an aside: The only argument I have seen against Religion that has an iota of validity (although I think it, too, falls short) is David S’s. He maintains that it can distracts from...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
Re: In fact...

Stat,

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It is only from an extreme sense of self-importance that you can gather that your religious beliefs are any better than anyone else's.

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What ever gave you the...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 02:06 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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And you think MY line of thinking is dangerous?

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Stat,

Show me a religious text that preaches anything that you speak of and I'll agree with you.

I don't care if...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 12:45 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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I meant superfluous as in serving no useful purpose. In terms of logic, the concept god really has no purpose.

I think the history of philosophy shows that there is no logical argument...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 12:39 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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I do however think religious beliefs can be a very dangerous thing. They will most likely be the doom of man. Ironic, isn't it? Suicide bombers who believe they must kill the infidels in...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 12:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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. No genius on the face of the earth can convince me that they know better than I regarding whether God exists or not. (I am not saying I am right, just that they...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-26-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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RJT: have you looked in to Judaism? Your posts make me think your beliefs might fit in more with Judaism than Christianity. I forget, are you Catholic or Protestant? I admire Judaism much...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
Re: The spread of Christianity

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The Church was founded in the same lifetime as those who experienced the resurrection. If it didn't happen and was all a myth, it would not have caught...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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It is my understanding that the dictionary is basically either wrong (or at least incomplete) or outdated in its use of the terms.
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 11:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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But does it seem plausible to you that these events of long ago, is where the concept of religions and Gods started. Of course, you'd have to put aside your belief for a second and ask;...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 10:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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Well, I don't want to hi-jack this thread, but can you please explain to me what an agnostic is? It seems you are describing and atheist the way I would describe an agnostic.

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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
Re: The spread of Christianity

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The Church was founded in the same lifetime as those who experienced the resurrection. If it didn't happen and was all a myth, it would not have caught on so quickly. The fact...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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Mempho,

Are you asking this same question: What happens to the “Tommys” of the world: Those who “… never heard of Jesus Christ or what praying is, how can they be saved?”

If that is what you...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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I'm still not sure what's frustrating you.

I think the distinction is an important one. It is my understanding that an atheist BELIEVES there is NO God. Period.

An agnositic...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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I think that any belief has to start with the decision in one’s own mind whether God exists or not. After that things can follow “logically”.

Using the Bible as a text for this discussion, The...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 08:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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Mempho,

I'll take a stab at it:

1) How could a loving God sentence someone to eternal damnation?

Free will. This is very easy to see if we take the analogy that “eternal damnation” is...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
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Lestat,

This post isn’t necessarily directed to you, but to the general discussion. You seem very objective in your analysis.

Why is it ok for Science to learn new things and adapt itself to...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-25-2005, 03:10 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 429
Posted By RJT
Re: The spread of Christianity

Lestat,

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Excuse my ignorance on this, but isn't Muhammad's following on par with Jesus'? Did Muhammad recognize Jesus? If someone could provide these answers, I'd really appreciate it....
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