Science is a human way of understanding everything around us. Anything that we cannot understand is either not true or unable to be proven.
This isn't really an question of religion. I read the wiki article, but I am still confused. If there is only one universe, then isn't it perfectly possible for multiple versions of the same universe to coexist? And if it is impossible for there to be nothing before the "Beggining", then how can there be nothing left after... the "End"?
I think we shouldn't think of it as multiple versus one universe. The Universe is everything that exists everywhere by definition. What we could deduce is that there probably are many gigantic clusters of entire galaxies which would need a new name better than "universe". There may even be clusters of the galaxies of galaxies, and so on. As far as we know, matter could get infinitely small or infinitely large.
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Boxcar:
No, it said nothing about probability. It was in more regards to the scientific claims in regards to the layering of the earth and if a flood like that was ever possible. The video showed how carbon dating doesn't take into account [x] and [y] factors, and provides a simulation of different situations both virtually and in specific parts of the world, where they made man-made holes, carbon-dated it's surroundings, and then used significant amounts of water to show how it drastically can change the estimates given by the carbon-dating. I don't remember specifics, but it was really interesting. In regards to how Noah gathered every animal, now that's where the miracle lies. | |
Alright. So let's look at it from a different way. What if God does exist. Alright. Then who is right? Jews? Catholics? The 20+ Christian denominations? Who is really telling the truth?
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Carbon dating is not the only way we date things, contrary to popular belief. We have Radiometric, Amino acid, Stratigraphy, etc.
Carbon dating has had some discrepancies in the past but it has proven generally reliable. | |
I believe in one god. Having too many gods will corrupt the world. Imagine this, a country with 3 presidents. Each one is going to want more of the country, this will cause civil war. What caused the big bang? Regarding the 'ancient star', why would a star be there? There has to be a god.
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Masterdarwin88 wrote:
Alright. So let's look at it from a different way. What if God does exist. Alright. Then who is right? Jews? Catholics? The 20+ Christian denominations? Who is really telling the truth? That's something you need to figure out for yourself if you choose to believe. I'm a Christian, and I side with a lot of denominations. The differences between most Christian denominations are very minor, the doctrine is usually the same. Differences are usually in how they worship or communicate. Jews obviously have a completely different doctrine (and no offence to Catholics, I used to be one, but I do not support Catholic doctrine as I believe a lot of it extends too far beyond the boundaries of the Bible). | |
Another reason why religion is unreliable. There are actually thousands of denominations in christianity.
If you're going to take the leap of faith and believe in a god, let it be on your own terms. These clowns collecting tithes have no knowledge you don't. There is nothing more despicable to me than those "Mega Churches", where the pastors have 7 figure salaries while preaching christianity. Because we all know Jesus loved the rich. | |
" (and no offence to Catholics, I used to be one, but I do not support Catholic doctrine as I believe a lot of it extends too far beyond the boundaries of the Bible)." That's why I left the Catholic church as well. Denominational differences are generally small, though I do agree that pastor's should make no more than the standard working man. It is biblical to tithe, though. However, I choose to be non-denominational and strictly claim to simply be a Christ-follower. | |
Mega churches to me are no more than a cult. You can judge true Christianity by how well the doctrine follows the Bible. The Bible is how you discern in Christianity. Cults are in every religion, Christian denominations that go beyond the boundaries of the Bible just like to claim they're still Christian, that's where the confusion lies.
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Alright. With that in mind... a final question. What if you became trapped in an "alternate timeline/universe/dimension" somehow, just like in the Source Code movie? What then?
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Dude, its a fucking movie.
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Walk through a black hole to find out that answer. ;)
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Then youre screwed, or maybe lucky depending on how your life was going before then.
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Well, I know it's a movie, but it seemed like a great idea.
Thanks for the comments, guys. | |
God was created from fear of death... -.- So people put this bull crap in thier mind "Oh were going to Heaven!!" NO!If heaven existed it would be a empty place :\. Hell would be were the partys at :)
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Hevaen's Residence: 10
Hell Residence: To much to count | |
...What? Why are you saying such rude things as that?
LILJEFF wrote: Hevaen's Residence: 10 LILJEFF wrote: God was created from fear of death... -.- So people put this bull crap in thier mind "Oh were going to Heaven!!" NO!If heaven existed it would be a empty place :\. Hell would be were the partys at :) ...What is the point of saying this? | |
I get to escape moron's like that being a believer. ;)
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With this in mind, it is very possible there are things far beyond what science is capable of. While I believe in science as well and it is important, it is possible about what I stated.
There is phenomenon left unexplained to this day. This is my personal view at this time (yes, my views change every now and then based on situations).