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There is a lot of talk in this forum about god [View all]
Whether he/she exists, number of gods, etc.
To know whether a god exists I would think that one first has to define what a god is.
I have never seen that spelled out here.
How can one have a discussion about god if you do not know the definition??
So let's get a definite definition
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As soon as one encounters the wave theory of matter, physics and metaphysics blur together.
GliderGuider
Feb 2012
#30
Anyone who wants me to dismiss Sarfatti and Bohm's holographic theories out of hand
GliderGuider
Feb 2012
#84
Shall we drop Bohm into the same scientific trash bin as Newton and Kepler then?
GliderGuider
Feb 2012
#81
Well now there's an interesting read. Sheldrake. Never heard of him, thanks.
napoleon_in_rags
Feb 2012
#52
Most objective god-concepts are cultural constructs, which means they vary as much as cultures do.
GliderGuider
Feb 2012
#24
That analogy assumes that this "god" is an actual thing outside the window, like an SUV.
cleanhippie
Feb 2012
#44
Thanks for reminding me of that! Though it takes on a different meaning on DU...
napoleon_in_rags
Feb 2012
#51
This is a pretty good summary IMO. And today, so much is based on fear - that's
RKP5637
Feb 2012
#72