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Where do you fit in about God's existence or non existence?

Strong theist: 100% probability of God - 'I do not believe, I know'.
4
14%
De facto theist: very high probability but short of 100% - 'I strongly believe in God and live my life on the assumption he is there'.
3
11%
Higher than 50%, but not very high. Technically agnostic but leaning towards theism - 'I am very uncertain but I am inclined to believe in God'.
2
7%
Impartial agnostic: exactly 50% - 'God's existence and non-existence are exacly equiprobable'.
2
7%
Technically agnostic: lower than 50% but not very low. Technically agnostic but leaning towards atheism - 'I don't know whether God exists but I'm inclined to be sceptical'.
0
No votes
De facto atheist: very low probability but short of zero. 'I cannot know for certain , but I think God is very improbable, and I live my life on the assumption he is not there'.
9
32%
Strong atheist: 'I do not believe there is a God because I know he does not exist'.
8
29%
 
Total votes : 28

Postby Get Real! » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:34 am

Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?
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Postby zan » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:36 am

Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


We might bump into some beings that have all the answers GR...We are not the centre of the universe....
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Postby Get Real! » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:40 am

zan wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


We might bump into some beings that have all the answers GR...We are not the centre of the universe....

As soon as these beings realize how selfish and evil we are we’re gonna get bitch slapped… and it shouldn’t take them long!

How ridiculous that NASA is trying to “make contact” with other beings…

Nasa: “Welcome to planet Earth!”

Alien: “Shut up amoeba!”

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Postby zan » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:46 am

Get Real! wrote:
zan wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


We might bump into some beings that have all the answers GR...We are not the centre of the universe....

As soon as these beings realize how selfish and evil we are we’re gonna get bitch slapped… and it shouldn’t take them long!

How ridiculous that NASA is trying to “make contact” with other beings…

Nasa: “Welcome to planet Earth!”

Alien: “Shut up amoeba!”

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If they are as clever as I hope they will be then we will be observed while a silver tongued explorer will narrate while attempting to make eye contact with us.... :lol:
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Postby Get Real! » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:50 am

zan wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
zan wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?

We might bump into some beings that have all the answers GR...We are not the centre of the universe....

As soon as these beings realize how selfish and evil we are we’re gonna get bitch slapped… and it shouldn’t take them long!

How ridiculous that NASA is trying to “make contact” with other beings…

Nasa: “Welcome to planet Earth!”

Alien: “Shut up amoeba!”

Image

If they are as clever as I hope they will be then we will be observed while a silver tongued explorer will narrate while attempting to make eye contact with us.... :lol:

I think we should forward Emma Ruby as our representative in the hope that they’ll take pity on us…
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Postby Paphitis » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:50 am

Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


You make very silly presumptions.

Inter galactic space travel and even colonization is not at all far fetched.

NASA is already preoccupied with finding planetary systems capable of sustaining life.

Basically, what you see in Star Trek may very well become a reality within the next millennium....so there is plenty of time before our Sun turns into a Supernova....
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Postby Get Real! » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:54 am

Paphitis wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


You make very silly presumptions.

Inter galactic space travel and even colonization is not at all far fetched.

NASA is already preoccupied with finding planetary systems capable of sustaining life.

Basically, what you see in Star Trek may very well become a reality within the next millennium....so there is plenty of time before our Sun turns into a Supernova....

I’d suggest you watch fewer movies but what the hell… you’ve got the IQ of an amoeba anyway! :lol:
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Postby Paphitis » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:32 pm

Get Real! wrote:
Paphitis wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


You make very silly presumptions.

Inter galactic space travel and even colonization is not at all far fetched.

NASA is already preoccupied with finding planetary systems capable of sustaining life.

Basically, what you see in Star Trek may very well become a reality within the next millennium....so there is plenty of time before our Sun turns into a Supernova....

I’d suggest you watch fewer movies but what the hell… you’ve got the IQ of an amoeba anyway! :lol:


Working in the Defence and Aeronautical Aerospace Industry, I only know too well what is in stall for us in the very near future.

Only 50 years ago, there were people like yourself that said, "man will never set foot on the moon".

Hold on tight GR!, because your grandchildren will be in for one hell of a ride.... :lol:
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Postby zan » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:11 pm

Paphitis wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Paphitis wrote:
Get Real! wrote:
Oracle wrote:By the time this is likely to happen, we will be in a Galaxy far, far away ...

Doing what? Wondering how we’re going to get to the next galaxy out of the trillions out there?

You’d better pack a lot of sandwiches… :?


You make very silly presumptions.

Inter galactic space travel and even colonization is not at all far fetched.

NASA is already preoccupied with finding planetary systems capable of sustaining life.

Basically, what you see in Star Trek may very well become a reality within the next millennium....so there is plenty of time before our Sun turns into a Supernova....

I’d suggest you watch fewer movies but what the hell… you’ve got the IQ of an amoeba anyway! :lol:


Working in the Defence and Aeronautical Aerospace Industry, I only know too well what is in stall for us in the very near future.

Only 50 years ago, there were people like yourself that said, "man will never set foot on the moon".

Hold on tight GR!, because your grandchildren will be in for one hell of a ride.... :lol:


I believe it is more likely that the Aussies are going to be at the forefront of this as well....The last people on earth that have no self imposed restrictions and are always ready to ask " I wonder what will happen if I press that button"! :lol:
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Postby Pax » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:18 pm

T_C wrote:Theres too much design involved in the universe for there not to be a God. It's like finding a watch on the floor and claiming it just ''happened'' out of nowhere. :roll:


This is an old chestnut intorduced by William Paley at the beginning of the 19th century, but which is rather simple to challenge. See Dawkins' "Climbing Mount Improbable' or, if you can't be bothered to read, watch this piece from David Attenborough http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj_lNQerUJ4
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