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I can neither agree nor disagree. I cannot say whether an emotional attachment to one's offspring represents an evolutionary advantage, because I do not recognize the underlying assumption of evolution.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
You may as well ask whether I agree that Fridays are blue.
Perhaps you prefer to believe that a god imbued an intrinsic value into people that you are keenly able to perceive rather than believe that your nature has been predisposed to love your offspring based on a billion years of evolution, where unconditional love for children was more successful than the alternatives.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
But I don't see how you can say that unconditional love and evolution are mutually exclusive. That statement seems like a stretch.
Well ... reasonable individuals can disagree on premise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
PIT! Really hated to bump this thread but I think it's time boys and girls!Quote:
Originally Posted by Beaver-Dog
Where is my double face-palm thingy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotsudo
That's about 30 min of my life I can never get back.
[QUOTE=Champ967;1428044]I can neither agree nor disagree. I cannot say whether an emotional attachment to one's offspring represents an evolutionary advantage, because I do not recognize the underlying assumption of evolution.
You may as well ask whether I agree that Fridays are blue.[/QUOTE]
Fridays are red. It is Tuesdays that are blue.
[QUOTE=sportkid;1428527]Tech fans always wear blue. Unless it's a red/white - out game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
For those wanting to know the answers to tons of questions, look up videos of Ravi Zacharias. Brilliant guy. Ultimately respectful. Great info on faith. I think you would be hard pressed to find someone who is more well versed in nearly if not every world religion or world view.
Super idea! A doubledawg challenge for Guisslapp. Would like to hear his comments after listening to some of Ravi's thoughts. I mean this sincerely.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
We shouldn't get too hung up on how we all got here, but more importantly, why we're here. There is a reason and it's not by happenstance or a continuum of some sort of evolvement. I also believe that the reason we are here won't necessarily be clear until we get to eternity, because in the big picture (plan), it's not about us. It's about the God that created us.
Another great source of info from real scientist, that love to discuss this topic and study it more than we do, is the Institute for Creation Research. ICR. Check that out. Very strong scientific evidence for creation.
Why must there be a reason that we are here. That is a big assumption.
What have you observed that doesn't have a cause?Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
Cause and reason are two separate things. Reason implies a rational actor.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
Prime mover argument has been debunked time and time again. I am not going to get into that on my iPhone. It is discussed thoroughly all over the internet, and in earlier threads on this website.
Well, if it's on the internet...
bonjour ...Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin