Yes. Yes, I understand. But I don't think YOU understand that evolution does NOT speculate as to the origins of life.
Abiogenesis is a viable hypothesis as to the emergence of life from non-living matter, but again, this is NOT the same as evolution. They are SEPARATE.
2007-02-04 12:35:15
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answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7
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From a philosophical point of view (edit: Your question is philosophical rather than technical) it boils down to your consciousness really, your ability to know (gnosis). At present science can't answer the question, what is the minimum number of neurons (brain cells) required to produce consciousness? Consciousness arising from neurons is still a hypothesis. All theories however cannot be separated from your consciousness, they are known by your cognitive lucidity. An "object" is actually a theory and has two aspects, an outer and an inner e.g. The outer aspect of "a rock" can be reduced to atoms which can be reduced to energy and space. The inner aspect of "a rock" is a subjective experience, i.e. not everyone has the same experience. In Vedanta consciousness is Brahman. This aspect is beautifully described in the kenopaniShad (I.4-7 paraphrased): Brahman is that which the eyes cannot see but that because of which the eyes have the capacity to see; know that alone to be Brahman and not this that you worship. It is that which ears cannot hear, but that because of which ears have the capacity to hear; know that alone to be Brahman and not this that you worship. It is that which you can not speak about but that because of which all speech is possible; know that alone to be Brahman and not this that you worship. It is that which the mind cannot think, but that because of which the mind has the capacity to think; know that alone to be Brahman and not this that you worship.
2016-03-29 05:10:36
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answered by ? 4
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Your use of the word "ungodly" in that question is quite the hypocracy.
Although science has not come up with an exact mechanism, there is a strongly supported hypothesis that a non-living system can produce life when a molecule that catalyzes the formation of self-similar molecules. This is actually separate from evolution which starts with life.
2007-02-04 12:43:22
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answered by novangelis 7
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"You are using the most flawed argument that creationists use. The "something can not come from nothing argument". You instead believe that God created everything, but you also believe that God did not have a creator. You can't have it both ways. If God exists and does not have a creator, then you can create something from nothing."
Regarding the above statement:
This does not contradict what we believe. We believe that God always was. If an all-loving, all-seeing, all-knowing being who is perfect in every way, and unfathomably immense exists, then there is no need to claim that it was ever created. Perfection cannot be contained by another creator. It wouldn't make sense. It would make since that it was always there, being that it's perfect (without flaw or weakness). Sense we believe that God is eternally more complex and great, then it is definitely reasonable for us to also believe that He was never 'created' in the first place. He always was. His power sustains Him. He is power. Period. Being that we were created, it only asserts that we have the potential to be flawed. There would only need to be one perfect entity in the universe. If it was not perfect, then we would need more than one entity to sustain us. However, being that we believe God to be totally perfect, then one and only one creator would be the only answer that would make sense. The one and only God is the life that always was (life).
2007-02-04 14:10:57
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answered by Arf 4
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And do you understand the difference between mythology (religion) and reality (science)?
You say you have an answer yet it's always "god did it", which is an utter cop out since there isn't a single, solitary shred of evidence to support the existence of such a magic sky-pixie.
The next christian to provide such evidence will be the first in history to do so.
So please, don't talk about something you obviously have NO knowledge of.
Evolution has NOTHING to do with the beginning of the universe you idiot. It is the study of how life changes over time.
2007-02-04 12:41:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Do dumdbell beleivers understand the difference between reality and fantasy?
Really - so how is it that a fictional god came into being and started life from non life in their creation myth, which is more absurd than evolution?
2007-02-04 12:38:24
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree. The creation myth is pretty absurd. It's weird to hear a Xian agree about that. But atheists don't believe your creation myth. So, I wonder why you bothered bringing it up.
Everything you profess here contradicts other things you've said. You speak a load of nonsense and ironically accuse others of doing the same. You're confused and illiogical, and you're doing no credit to your cause.
2007-02-04 12:39:22
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answered by Anonymous
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You know nothing about science. You attribute everything, with your pathetically minimal understanding of anything other than your holy book, to the God of the Gaps, without even thinking about it. Energy is energy. Matter is matter. Antimatter is antimatter. There isn't a single part of us that does not appear on the periodic table of the elements, yet you think your god is responsible for everything. Science now explains many of the things your god used to explain, and as time goes on it will explain more and more until there is no room left for YOUR creation myth. You're a fine one to talk about living vs. non-living. You're the ones who claim that the "soul" survives death. Ridiculous.
2007-02-04 12:37:44
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answered by Anonymous
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You're ridiculous. I'm Jewish, and I believe in evolution. Why? It doesn't have to explain the origins of life. And the Torah doesn't conflict with it in any way. G-d creating the earth in 6 days could be a metaphor for billions of years. It even says He did it in stages, just like evolution!
By the way, insulting people you do not agree with is just childish. Grow up.
2007-02-04 12:37:44
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answered by LadySuri 7
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Do you really think you're going to attract a lot of people to your fundamentalist message by posting all these mindless, ignorant rants on Yahoo Answers over and over again and calling those who believe in evolution ungodly?
2007-02-04 12:42:18
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answered by tychobrahe 3
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