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Science is the discipline of describing the physical universe. Art is the discipline of the imagination. If you have neither discipline, you have religion.
The God Equation
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Science is the discipline of describing the physical universe. Art is the discipline of the imagination. If you have neither discipline, you have religion.
It's easy to dismiss the 'existence of god', especially in the sense that he 'looks like Zeus' and 'is a Watchmaker'. But, if you can conceive that people have 'Spirits/Souls', and that after death these 'Souls' move to another 'Dimension/Realm', then you could probably conceive that some 'God Force' exists, even though at our present state of development and knowledge we cannot describe or prove.
BidenPresident
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As old as Plato. Never believed it.
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The question is why would you want that to be true?
Since the beginning of recorded human history, there has never been evidence of life after death. So, the question I have is, why do people want it to be true?
The point being ... is it possible.
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It has nothing to do with 'want'. It has to do with 'Reality'.
So, like a 'God Force', is there 'Life after Death'?
So. Interesting Question. I don't know. I'm open to be convinced either way.
Maybe the 'invisible turtles' are 'gravity'?
BidenPresident
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No, they're turtles. Just can't see them.
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Look at the consequences. If there is life after death, how would you act? If there is not, how would you act.
For myself, if there is life after death there is nothing I would do differently than I do not believing in it.
I've contacted the Clinic. If you see some men in white with large nets, don't be afraid. They have been sent to help you.
evince
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You don’t see the whole picture
The ancients had reason to believe in things after life
Just like people do today
Experiences
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Don't try humor, makes you a troll.
evince
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evince
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It seems this one thinks he’s god
evince
Truthmatters
This is a well regarded professor who studies these experiences
It’s about an hour long
But he will tell you what is documented in this field
evince
Truthmatters
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Martin_Fischer
John Martin Fischer (born December 26, 1952) is an American philosopher. He is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside and a leading contributor to the philosophy of free will and moral responsibility.[1]
John Martin Fischer (born December 26, 1952) is an American philosopher. He is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside and a leading contributor to the philosophy of free will and moral responsibility.[1]
The point is that it's a possibility. Similar to the possibility of what could be called a GodForce.
So, if you can concede it's 'possible', then you would have to refer to yourself as an 'agnostic' when it comes to the 'God' Question, since in the Realm of the Unknown, anything is possible.
I agree. You have to live THIS Life in your view of what is Real. If there is a 'Level 2' (or 3,4, and 5), you have to live THAT Life when (if) you get there.
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Fischer received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from Cornell in 1982.[1] He began his teaching career at Yale University, where he taught for almost a decade before joining the faculty at the University of California, Riverside.
In June 2011, Fischer was elected Vice-President of the Pacific Division of the American Philosophical Association and became President of the Pacific Division in 2013.[1]
In June 2011, Fischer was elected Vice-President of the Pacific Division of the American Philosophical Association and became President of the Pacific Division in 2013.[1]
... what makes you think that was 'humor'?