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In reply to the discussion: Can science prove God doesnt exist? [View all]guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)116. I have already stated what I feel the Creator is.
Numerous times. The Creator is the entity which created existence. And having created, having provided the spark, allowed it to evolve.
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Then I would pose the question, what were the odds that a human prescence would come into being
still_one
Nov 2017
#6
That is what Le Chateilier principle states with a system coming to a state of equilibrim
still_one
Nov 2017
#34
The universe is so vast, humans are insignificant. Humans have way over inflated egos IMO. n/t
RKP5637
Nov 2017
#2
I prefer a sociological or anthropological definition over ethnocentric colloquialisms.
Act_of_Reparation
Nov 2017
#107
I don't see any evidence of a God(s) that take a personal interest in human beings.
Girard442
Nov 2017
#7
Many seem to have to have something to grasp to in life, even if non-existent, for their survival
RKP5637
Nov 2017
#39
Now you are talking faith, which I guess is what the belief in a god is all about anyway
still_one
Nov 2017
#14
I can't disprove there is a stealth slimy green ghoul under my desk about chomp my nads.
docgee
Nov 2017
#24
Of course not. Proving a negative, unicorns, probabilities-- we've been through all of this, but...
TreasonousBastard
Nov 2017
#30
Good point. People's concept of God may mean different things. One person may view God as an actua
still_one
Nov 2017
#35
Yes, I understand why people like you want to make sure they wall off their religious claims...
trotsky
Nov 2017
#56
No, it's just not a definition that provides any sort of info pertaining to what your creator is.
trotsky
Nov 2017
#121
You are probably right, but it sure seems he could offer a better defense
marylandblue
Nov 2017
#126
There is a difference between a description of an object and a thinking entity.
guillaumeb
Nov 2017
#128
fine you are still replacing (speculatively for other planets) evolution with a deity.
Voltaire2
Nov 2017
#90
So my belief is that the Creator initiated the spark, or ignited the Big Bang, and allowed..... etc.
guillaumeb
Nov 2017
#120
The Bible is an attempt to define the Creator, and to define the relationship
guillaumeb
Nov 2017
#69
No, BUT science will eventually prove that a god is not necessary for the universe to exist, and no
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2017
#113
Excellent point. And there is ample evidence that any creator of this universe is incompetent.
malchickiwick
Nov 2017
#136
I agree with that. But as far as proof of "no god" - that remains difficult.
Voltaire2
Nov 2017
#141