E vs C

[Kieran]

From a purely scientific viewpoint, one must be careful of any postulation being represented as fact. Ryan and Pitman's argument is a sound argument, but it is not necessarily fact.

From a purely scientific viewpoint, it should be curious to see cultures from all over the world relating similar viewpoints regarding religion. If as some suggest this is lower-order thinking in humans, is it uniquely human? When asked about the concept of death, Koko (the famous sign language-using gorilla) remarked "sleep". Is it half the people have missed something even a gorilla undestands, or is it half the people are on the thinking level of a gorilla?

From a purely scientific viewpoint Ballard's discovery cannot be construed as conclusive scientific evidence of a great flood- at least not as represented in the quote. Archaeological searches for the Ark provide far more credible proof than a submerged civilization in one specific location.

Edit: I snagged the 300th post!

[wsnpr]

WOW! I couldn't even read all the posts here.
I just wish that we all can respect and allow others the right to enjoy their beliefs as long as they don't infringe on our right to believe what we believe. In due time I believe humankind will know the true answers to satisfy all. As a United States citizen, I truly believe in the separation of church and state. I believe that the government should not interfere with the various organized religions (as long as they aren't hurting anyone). I also believe that organized religions should not impose their will on the state either.
I personally am an atheist. I truly believe in evolution. Having said that, who am I to tell others that they do not believe in God? I truly believe that God does exist for those of faith and I am not about to say that they don't think or believe that way.
Bottom line: I'll respect your right to believe in God if you'll respect mine not to. Also please don't try to push creationism in OUR public schools if you refuse to teach evolution in YOUR classrooms/churches.
Have a good day all     ~S~!

[midnight Target]

Archaeological searches for the Ark provide far more credible proof than a submerged civilization in one specific location.

Well there is documented evidence of a human habitation that was flooded out of existence in the Black Sea. There is also evidence that suggests with a high degree of accuracy that the Black Sea changed suddenly from fresh to salt water. This was a great flood, no question about that. Was it THE great flood of the Bible? That is only open to speculation. I tend to agree with the findings as a plausible explanation of the various flood stories.

Searches for the Ark have found nothing to compare with the above. The most I have been able to find is a 1949 picture of an anomoly on Mt Ararat. Nobody has ever seen this anomoly up close, studied it, or identified it as anything other than a possible natural formation, or just an unknown thing. It seems like it would be difficult to look upon such a thing without prejudice if you are trying to prove the Bible is factual in a fundamentalist way.


And congrats on number 300. I stopped at 299, felt bad about taking 300 when I started the thread.

[eskimo2]

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[eskimo2]

Bump!

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[Tumor]

I like Beer.

[StSanta]

Ypu've evolved a taste for beer, Tumor.

Beer wasn't around at the beginning of time, you see, and neither were you.

Me and the other Nirfurists were, however. You can thank me for your beer preference.

Too bad the evil fallen DudeWithWings Norhokffht tempted people into making inferior beer - the Ameri kkHan beers.

[Tumor]

Originally posted by StSanta
Ypu've evolved a taste for beer, Tumor.

Beer wasn't around at the beginning of time, you see, and neither were you.

Me and the other Nirfurists were, however. You can thank me for your beer preference.

Too bad the evil fallen DudeWithWings Norhokffht tempted people into making inferior beer - the Ameri kkHan beers.

Who said I like Ameri kkHan beer?