Reality to ponder

[logician]

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And I'm amused that while people who readily accept the notion that science evolves, reject the notion that religious concepts do."

Evolve which way, is the question, as in evolution things can deteriorate over time.

[The Voice of Reason]

Originally Posted by logician

Evolve which way, is the question, as in evolution things can deteriorate over time.

Or become extinct.

[Autodidact]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stone

Do you still believe the mathematical "proof" that "proved" people would suffocate in an open vehicle moving, if I remember the speed correctly, faster than 27 mph? It was used to show the limitation of a newfangled contraption called a "locomotive."

Do you still believe in fairies?

[Autodidact]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stone

As large as it is, we're in the middle, between the vastness of the universe and the minuteness of the Plank scale.

And I'm amused that while people who readily accept the notion that science evolves, reject the notion that religious concepts do.

They change, but do not progress. There is never any well-established theory that everyone can agree on, so that we can go on to learn new things. Rather the same questions remain unanswered, such as, is there a God? If so, what is his/her nature, relationship to us, etc.

[Autodidact]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stone

As large as it is, we're in the middle, between the vastness of the universe and the minuteness of the Plank scale.

Although it may be that it just looks this way from our perspective, because our ability to look tapers off at both ends. No way to know, really.

[kai]

great pictures i see nothing devine though, just a realisation of how small we really are amongst it all.

[Autodidact]

Originally Posted by The Voice of Reason

Got any examples of the evolution of your religious concepts?

Sure, Voice, religion, like all memes, is constantly evolving, spawning new sects and religions, old ones dying out, etc. Don't you agree? In the 19th century U.S. a new variation of Christianity evolved out of the old one. It has proven to be remarkably successful, due to emphasis on recruiting new converts, large families, early indoctrination, and positive results for its adherents, such as strong community. Religions evolve, they just don't advance knowledge.

[Rolling_Stone]

Originally Posted by The Voice of Reason

Got any examples of the evolution of your religious concepts?

The Bible.

[Autodidact]

I agree, Rolling Stone, the Bible has evolved and changed dramatically over its long life.