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Originally posted by Proper KnobYou're more punch drunk than me. Good luck anyway.
How exactly do you arrive at that number?
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI respect what you say, but it's easy to be dismissive. My atheism is an intellectual stance that in no way dismisses other opinions. Like most people I went through the religious zealousness and, because of those experiences, I will not denigrate those who still hold those notions of deity. Each to his own. Who knows? Even the most deeply committed Christians still have doubt.
and the probability of a simple protein molecule forming at random in an organic soup?
, 1x10^113, larger than the estimated total number of all the atoms in the universe!
Neeeeext!
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThis should put you right.
and the probability of a simple protein molecule forming at random in an organic soup?
, 1x10^113, larger than the estimated total number of all the atoms in the universe!
Neeeeext!
Originally posted by robbie carrobiea promise is empty unless it can be delivered. many a heavy laden have come to christ and left still heavy laden, or even more so.
Christ isn't making an appeal to any deity, GB has not cited a reference to any appeal
to any deity, he is citing a teaching of Jesus Christ, you do understand the difference?
Originally posted by wolfgang59lets say you chance upon a protein at 1x10^113, what next? lets put it in perspective,
This should put you right.
http://www.science20.com/stars_planets_life/calculating_odds_life_could_begin_chance
Originally posted by VoidSpiritempirical evidence, nil! Indeed how are you going to explain away all those that have
a promise is empty unless it can be delivered. many a heavy laden have come to christ and left still heavy laden, or even more so.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieOne could also ask 'How are you going to explain away all those that have overcome all manner of difficulties and adverse circumstances after coming to an accurate knowledge of the teachings of the prophet Mohammed?' or one could also ask 'How are you going to explain away all those that have overcome all manner of difficulties and adverse circumstances after breaking free of organized religion?' or we could even ask 'How are you going to explain away all those that have overcome all manner of difficulties and adverse circumstances after taking up boxing/yoga/night classes etc. etc?'
empirical evidence, nil! Indeed how are you going to explain away all those that have
overcome all manner of difficulties and adverse circumstances after coming to an
accurate knowledge of the Christ and his teachings, hmmm?
Originally posted by FMFpity that, the assertion was not made on any other basis other than the teachings of
One could also ask 'How are you going to explain away all those that have overcome all manner of difficulties and adverse circumstances after coming to an accurate knowledge of the teachings of the prophet Mohammed?' or one could also ask 'How are you going to explain away all those that have overcome all manner of difficulties and adverse circumstances after br ...[text shortened]... ifficulties and adverse circumstances after taking up boxing/yoga/night classes etc. etc?'
Originally posted by FMFsecond post made by op and the one that the comments with regard to promises being fulfilled or otherwise were made,
Why do prayers and a relationship with God have to be through "Christ"? There's nothing in the OP about "Christ".
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYou asked, "how are you going to explain away all those that have
second post made by op and the one that the comments with regard to promises being fulfilled or otherwise is made,
Come unto me all of you who are heavy laden (conflicted within your immortal souls) and I will give you rest."
a direct quotation from, Matthew 11:28