29th June 2004, 7:28 PM
Quote:You already think you know everything, Why bother looking now?
If you think that you know nothing about science.
Quote:The Bible was never meant as a scientific book , Its not to be taken literaly out of context. But unlike other holy books there is no absurdities like elephants holding up the planet or grabing a tornado with a rope and pulling it.
Isiah said the earth was circular and hanged on nothing years before any attempt to believe the world was round and prove it like columbus.
I guess you missed the Old Testament, then? :)
Quote:I am concerned with the philosophical and spiritual aspects I leave science up to you.Science doesnt teach right and wrong or how to change your thinking and be a good person,Jesus said drink from my well of water you will never be thirsty or have endless want and need happiness will be yours.He isnt talking about a real pool of water, He is saying you want to find true happiness follow me and I will show you.
Wanting to believe that there is something greater than themselves is probably the biggest reason that humanity developed and continues to believe in religion, I think... with our higher intelligence comes more questions and more insecurity and a belief like this is a very nice one to have.
Oh, as I have said before religion isn't all bad. The community aspect is very good. Churches bring people together and provide something that many people can't get elsewhere... I know I certainly appreciated it in the many years I spent going to UU church...