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originally posted by: gusdynamite
a reply to: edmc^2
Exactly, so in that thread there should be no preconceived concepts of religion. The discussion must be balanced and I don't usually find the religious among us are ever very willing to consider the prospect that they are absolutely and completely wrong.
Logic is demanded, but rarely applied in the debate by that school.
originally posted by: edmc^2
originally posted by: gusdynamite
a reply to: edmc^2
Exactly, so in that thread there should be no preconceived concepts of religion. The discussion must be balanced and I don't usually find the religious among us are ever very willing to consider the prospect that they are absolutely and completely wrong.
Logic is demanded, but rarely applied in the debate by that school.
That is why I took on this thread based on logic and commons sense.
Hence the axiom "Out of something (or Someone Eternal) comes something".
It's highly illogical to believe and accept that "Out of nothing comes something".
And based on logic, common sense, and scientific facts as well as laws governing matter and energy - all of these show that INDEED, the Universe came from "something infinite" or Someone Eternal rather than from absolute nothing.
Nothing comes out from nothing otherwise we're all gazilionares!
originally posted by: gusdynamite
originally posted by: edmc^2
originally posted by: gusdynamite
a reply to: edmc^2
Exactly, so in that thread there should be no preconceived concepts of religion. The discussion must be balanced and I don't usually find the religious among us are ever very willing to consider the prospect that they are absolutely and completely wrong.
Logic is demanded, but rarely applied in the debate by that school.
And like you said, logic is demanded but rarely applied one has to arrive at the obvious.
That is why I took on this thread based on logic and commons sense.
Hence the axiom "Out of something (or Someone Eternal) comes something".
It's highly illogical to believe and accept that "Out of nothing comes something".
And based on logic, common sense, and scientific facts as well as laws governing matter and energy - all of these show that INDEED, the Universe came from "something infinite" or Someone Eternal rather than from absolute nothing.
Nothing comes out from nothing otherwise we're all gazilionares!
I really appreciate the way you approach the topic, because our views seem to differ, but for a refreshing change there can be a frank and pleasant dialogue for ideas and understanding.
I think too often both camps get their backs up over the issue as a defensive default position and it prevents the sharing of ideas. I like to think I follow in a similar path to your own in regard to what I think the real deal is, but I love the idea of not knowing because mystery is always intriguing.
By the way, don't you dare stop me from trying to force gazillions to pop out of thin air - It's my only hope!
originally posted by: edmc^2That such thing as the Universe with its highly organized structure is not a product of random chance event but by a precise mathematical fine tuning of universal laws. Of which if logic is applied leads one to an undeniable conclusion that a law requires a lawmaker and a law giver.
originally posted by: Subnatural
originally posted by: edmc^2That such thing as the Universe with its highly organized structure is not a product of random chance event but by a precise mathematical fine tuning of universal laws. Of which if logic is applied leads one to an undeniable conclusion that a law requires a lawmaker and a law giver.
Why does a law require a lawmaker and a lawgiver?
And what is the difference between a law maker and a law giver?
Lets do this, lets find out.
P.S: I am not your enemy.
originally posted by: zatara
What if you know for a fact that God doesn't exist... try explaining that one to the people. They do not want to hear or understand it. Best solution is to wait a hundred years and try again.
originally posted by: [post=17982134]edmc^2First of all Subnatural, thanks for the post and nothing to worry - we're all friends here.
The simple answer to your Q is that any law, man made or not can't just appear on their own - especially a highly precise law as the laws that govern the Universe: like the law of Motion, law of Gravitational force or the four fundamental laws that govern matter and energy. These laws just don't happen on their own.
Hence a law must have a maker and a giver - someone to implement it.
originally posted by: edmc^2
To all unbelievers, here's a simple yet profound question that merits an honest answer.
Should not the existence of "something" uncreated and infinite proves the existence of "someone" uncreated and infinite - God?
Answer my previous question and you'll find out why.....
For example, we know that spacetime is both uncreated and infinite, that "IT" always existed. Yet why is this NOT proof enough of the existence of an incorporeal uncreated and infinite being - God?
But my real question is....what could we conclude if we begin with the assumption that only this physical plane was created...? (I know, beginning with an assumption is not exactly scientific, but I see no sign that says "no fun welcome here"...)