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  Theism Makes Science Impossible

  by cofty in

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  it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.

  please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.

  in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.

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  galaxie

  Kate .The appropriation part is how the term is perceived by the recipient.

  The term or description, is correct. Unless you believe in unprovable NON..., SENSE.!!
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  Theism Makes Science Impossible

  by cofty in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.

  please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.

  in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.

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  galaxie

  The human brain is capable of all sorts of trickery. Perfectly well educated people with exceptional skills and reasoning, are also capable of being DELUDED! SCIENTISTS AMONG THEM !!.
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  Can Jehovah's witnesses eat halal and kosher meat?

  by Reynam in

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  i'm new here, i pretty much created this account cause i couldn't find the answer to my question.

  and my question is, can jw eat halal and kosher meat?

  i was searching online but all i found was that jw dont have any food restrictions besides consuming blood.. if someone can answer my question, please and thank u!.

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  galaxie

  Billy.You define nothing as excessive? Have a you checked the dictionary?

  However I do understand the point your trying to make.

  You are basically apologising for the likes of Mr McLean( JW spokesman)who said "NOTHING that has blood in it do we eat".

  The fact he is j w is not the point it would not matter which body of people he represented. I refer you again to the poison gas analogy:

  If I say I breath no poison gas but KNOWINGLY brath a little, is that not hypocritical? What would you think I was being?
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  Bill Nye/Ken Ham Creation-Evolution Debate Here: V

  by mind blown in

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  in case some are interested and can't find it...... http://debatelive.org.

  ~mb.

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  galaxie

  Ken should wipe his A......!! With the bible at least it would serve a purpose. !!
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  Please read! Breaking News....

  by Newly Enlightened in

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  2. child-abuse

  http://www.mcalesternews.com/breakingnews/x409169231/da-jehovah-witness-church-concealed-molestation-crimes.

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  governing body being accused of covering it up!.

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  galaxie

  If this goes to trial, they will just claim that their interpretation of gods laws are above mans.

  If prosecuted / found guilty , it will be seen by most J.Ws as a sign of the times.

  The G.Bs only concern will be monetary, not the victims.

  I hope they throw the 'book' at them. HYPOCRITS !!!
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  There Is No Key To Happiness!

  by abiather in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  religions make it appear that there is a key to happiness and give the impression that they have the key, and enjoy people always look to them for happiness!.

  interestingly, jesus meant there is no key to happiness, but it is the very nature of all human beings.

  (luke 17:21) people like jws did not even translate this verse properly.

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  galaxie

  OOPS spelling !!
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  There Is No Key To Happiness!

  by abiather in

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  religions make it appear that there is a key to happiness and give the impression that they have the key, and enjoy people always look to them for happiness!.

  interestingly, jesus meant there is no key to happiness, but it is the very nature of all human beings.

  (luke 17:21) people like jws did not even translate this verse properly.

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  galaxie

  Abiather, i can say no more than what has been said to show how absurd your assumptions /beliefs are.

  Always know and TRY to accept as an individual you can relate and understand your existence without conceding your intelligence to those with an agenda.

  Work towards standing on your own two feet, through the crutches away, go on you CAN do it.

  Best wishes to you.
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  Any explanation from the WT as to why Adam and Eve did not have sex before they sinned? (and other Genesis stumpers)

  by BU2B in

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  2. bible

  (disclaimer- i know this is all fairy tales but i like to pick genesis apart since many millions still take it literally and is the foundtion of jw doctrine.

  without genesis being real, the whole thing collpses).

  i was just reading through genesis yesterday, and it really hit me.

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  galaxie

  The more we read these fantastically incredibly naive mythological stories, the sadder we are that our families/friends who are JWs can believe this ..NON...SENSE , The mind is

  truly a strange thing that it can be manipulated in such a way.
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  Religion VS Atheism and the decline of ethics and morals

  by EndofMysteries in

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  2. bible

  being back in college after leaving the borg, one of the required classes for a degree at my college is ethics.

  after learning a few things, i am curious where morality and ethics is heading for the future of humanity.

  i wish i could find the source again, but several weeks ago i recalled reading a transcript of a very old document that talked about when christianity was being spread in europe, it brought civility and community.

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  galaxie

  Back in the day there was much less media instant coverage of atrocities, scandal, negative behaviour. But boy was it around .You can look back with rose colored spex but there was a lot of nasty stuff going on.

  If you are saying people were moralistic because they were religious, it doesn't say much for them as people. What about their own moral compass?

  It's always been my belief , treat others as you would like to be treated that doesn't need religion.

  Education for all especially the young is the key. Show them how mankind benefits by tolerance, doing good.

  Show them by example and historical reference what benefits their lives and the type of behaviour which is negative.

  No god or religion is required.
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  Heart vs Mind - What Makes Us Human

  by ballistic in

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  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01kpvj1/heart_vs_mind_what_makes_us_human/.

  i was watching this bbc iplayer programme on heart and mind, (which is well worth a watch if you can access where you are).

  and despite how the programme starts out, it develops into a deep and touching discussion of what makes us human.. i personally was left with the feeling at odds with what i believed as a witness.

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  galaxie

  I took the time to respond to your question and gave my answer.

  I note you have not responded to mine .Oh well that's being human for you.