What evidence, at all, demonstrates the supernatural? Let’s start there. If you can demonstrate the supernatural, then we can add it into the realm of possibilities for the few remaining ‘god of the gaps’ arguments. We need to first define what does natural and supernatural mean. Here’s the definition for natural that I propose: things …
[Replying to William in post #4228] The KCA states: 1. Everything that begins to exist has a cause. 2. The universe began to exist. 3. Therefore, the universe has a cause. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalam_cos … l_argument interpretation of the conclusions the premises point to is influenced by certain theists’ interpretations and conclusions (despite their denials that this …
POI wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 11:26 pmOur universe is considered to be actually real and has always existed in one form or another, as matter/material can neither be created nor destroyed The argument the universe is eternal based on matter/energy cannot be created or destroyed is a misunderstanding of the first law of thermodynamics. …
otseng wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 7:44 amIf one accepts the real universe theory, then it’s a separate argument if the universe is created or is it eternal, which we will get to after the discussion on philosophy. Going on to the followup question – is the universe created or eternal? POI asserts it is …
Post on Quora by Jenny Hawkins on the Turin Shroud: https://qr.ae/psaFSz I first encountered this question through Spencer Alexander McDaniel’s share of his answer. I normally admire Spencer and his work. He is a college student that I like, whose intelligence I respect, and who, I believe, has a bright future ahead of him. …
Time to wrap up the debate on the Old Testament ethics. This has been one of the largest topics in this thread with it spanning almost 70 pages. And needless to say, it can go much longer. As noted, it is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for unbelievers and is continually brought up on …
There are six primary passages that deal with homosexuality: otseng wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:33 am 1. Lev 18:22 [Lev 18:22 KJV] 22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it [is] abomination. 2. Lev 20:13 [Lev 20:13 KJV] 13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a …
alexxcJRO wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:29 am Q: Wait what ? A heterosexual can engage in male on male sex. Q: In what world, delulu land? Males need to be atracted sexually to get an erection. This attraction comes instintively. It’s not a choice. You either have it or not. We see this in …
Diogenes wrote: ↑Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:21 pm And certainly other animals are moral creatures. https://www.ted.com/talks/frans_de_waal_moral_behavior_in_animals?language=en I disagree and it would be interesting to deep dive into this. Earlier I brought up examples of animal behavior: otseng wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:08 am Animals also eat their young, behead their mates, kill other animals, …
POI wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:36 pm The answer to my first question takes me back to my prior point. Which is basically, “because he says so.” How is this not (might makes right)? We’ve covered this many times… otseng wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:40 am POI Simplified… It’s ‘right’ because God says …