Does God Exist? Evidence & Arguments For & Against

Thread starter Alex
Start date Jun 24, 2003

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The discussion centers on skepticism towards the belief in God, particularly within the context of Christianity and its rejection of evolution. The original poster expresses frustration over the persistence of creationist views, highlighting a specific example of a Christian advocating for the teaching of creationism in schools instead of evolution. They criticize the use of science fairs to promote religious beliefs, citing projects that reflect anti-evolutionary sentiments and sexist views. The conversation touches on the perceived conflict between faith and scientific evidence, with participants debating the existence of God, the implications of evolution, and the role of morality without a divine framework. The discourse also explores the idea that belief in God may stem from a need for control or understanding in a complex world, while emphasizing the importance of education and critical thinking in addressing these issues. Overall, the thread reflects a deep concern about the impact of religious dogma on scientific education and societal progress.

Jul 29, 2003

#201

heusdens

Originally posted by Iacchus32
Yes, this is where we should all begin to look, inside of ourselves.

Yes, and sometimes you don't find the answers THERE and have to actually look outside of yourself. At least, to find the "causes" for your own existence, urges one to look form them outside of oneself, since you can not find the causes for your own existence withing yourself (you can only invent a 'Deity' for that!) but outside of yourself!