Re: Britain: How did we get here?


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Although tragic in a sense, this says more about the worthlessness of
polls other than to point out yet again how ignorant the masses seem
to be on a given topic. The right to an opinion is a far cry from
being an informed opinion.

Unless they happen to agree with you. Then "the masses" are right,
right?

In the U.S. I believe 90% of those polled believe in a god, whereas
less than 50% attend a church regularly.

It is not surprising so many believe in some form of creation.

WTF? What kind of logic is that?

Also, I think the scientific community has narrowly defined what is
acceptable evidence, whereas the more ordinary mortal considers life
effects.

WTF are "life effects"?

For me life is quite mysterious.

Not at all. It's simple chemistry.

I am not convinced life could come
about through infinite random chemical interactions.

Who said anything about 'infinite'?

I wanted to say
random mutations, but that requires a life form and DNA. That big
step from crystals to life is huge. (to my mind).

Argument from personal incredulity.

I am constantly amazed that so many creative people, scientists,
writers, composers talk about sudden insights. Einstein a most
notable example.

I am awed at people that suddenly "fall in love." What is the
difference that these 2 find each other so attractive?

Many people know from childhood what they want to do with their lives.
Whereas I bounced from one thing to another.

The laws of the universe are so specific and so crucial to the
evolution of our life-filled planet.

So? Otherwise, we would not be here to notice it.

What makes me like one kind of music and you another? Why do you find
one artist's picture beautiful whereas I see it as trash?

My point is most people don't limit what they consider as "evidence"
for creation, they evaluate their whole life.

WTF?

My life has been filled with many unanticipated turning points, I have
avoided death in what would be considered lethal circumstances.

Spoken in true tautological style.

I
have known people with strange experiences. I have read stories or
seen people talk about their lives on TV which leaves me with an
impression that their is more to life.

Try 'there'

I accept there may be an Intelligence guiding the universe.

On what grounds?

I have
yet to determine the nature of such Intelligence. I can easily accept
that there is no God, but have not yet heard any convincing evidence.

What evidenvce is there FOR a god?

So, do not be surprised that scientific explanations do not have the
general population bowing down in awe of scientism. Science is a
valuable tool. It has carefully defined what it will apply itself to,
none of that weird stuff like reincarnation, extrasensory perception
or Intelligent Design.

Funny though, science accepts mathematical theories even though many
have in time been proven wrong. I guess we all need something to
believe in. I seem to just believe in me!

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Do you always think like this?

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