When Rebutting Arguments For the Existence of God

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The discussion centers on the complexities of existence, the origins of life, and the existence of God, with three main arguments presented. The first argument compares the complexity of the human body to that of a jumbo jet, questioning whether natural events alone could account for both, suggesting that if natural events cannot create a jet, they cannot create humans either. The second argument, the Anthropic Principle, posits that the precise conditions required for human existence imply a designer, questioning the likelihood of such conditions arising by chance. The third argument proposes that God created the universe with inherent organizing principles, allowing for the development of life, but it is criticized for lacking substantial evidence or reasoning to support this claim.Participants express skepticism about the existence of God, noting the absence of physical evidence and arguing that belief in God often relies on subjective experiences rather than empirical proof. The conversation also touches on the concept of free will, with some asserting that if God exists and is all-powerful, human free will would be compromised.
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Billy T said:
Pascal, a very firm believer in a very minor sect, had an interesting POV on how one should act on the alternatives: If God does not exist it won't matter if I believe in him. If he does, then I had better. The "best alternative" is clear.
aka Pascal's wager.
Fine if you are just worried about divine retribution and are happy to be a hypocrite. I would like to think that humankind can rise above that kind of thing - have the courage of your convictions.

MF :smile:
 

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