Existence Answers
What would you do to insure your existence?
Q. If you were only an idea that has no physical form but your existence is dependent upon a physical form? I am not on acid by the way. The reason I ask this question is because it seems to me that if the meaning of life is to continue living then the meaning of thought should be to continue thinking and if I were just an idea that is dependent upon the physical form of something else I would either try to create a form that does not cease to exist or to seperate myself from the dependence on that form.
Asked by mtheoryrules - Thu Feb 28 23:20:56 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I find that difficult to comprehend. Are You saying that an idea; is more then the movement of Energy in the Brain. ;and that movement of energy, doesn't need a source. For that energy to originate from. Therefor, nothing exists and as an idea is a form of energy, and if a source of energy doesn't exist. Doesn't that mean, that an idea can't exist either ??? Therefor, your question is pointless ! ! !
Answered by Trent - Fri Feb 29 00:02:34 2008
Q. If you were only an idea that has no physical form but your existence is dependent upon a physical form? I am not on acid by the way. The reason I ask this question is because it seems to me that if the meaning of life is to continue living then the meaning of thought should be to continue thinking and if I were just an idea that is dependent upon the physical form of something else I would either try to create a form that does not cease to exist or to seperate myself from the dependence on that form.
Asked by mtheoryrules - Thu Feb 28 23:20:56 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I find that difficult to comprehend. Are You saying that an idea; is more then the movement of Energy in the Brain. ;and that movement of energy, doesn't need a source. For that energy to originate from. Therefor, nothing exists and as an idea is a form of energy, and if a source of energy doesn't exist. Doesn't that mean, that an idea can't exist either ??? Therefor, your question is pointless ! ! !
Answered by Trent - Fri Feb 29 00:02:34 2008
How do you justify the existence of anything?
Q. My question is, how do you explain the fact that things exist? For something to exist right now, it either always existed, or it came into existence. If it always existed, then wouldn't that imply an infinite regression, and therefore be illogical? If it came into existence, then wouldn't that imply that something else existed before it that brought it into existence? Now we have a new "something" to ask the same questions of, which would leave us with an infinite regression either way! Am I missing something? How does anything exist?
Asked by Joshua H - Tue May 12 00:56:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Each new moment destroys the previous moment. The only thing that exists is the moment and the possibility of the next moment. The past moment exists only in memory allowing us to move forward in an orderly fashion within a structure of space-time. So in essence, everything has always existed in various forms within that fabric. But in the quest to understand a "Grand Nothingness", you must measure it against the something that you exist within at any given moment. Therefore, you exist. Otherwise you'd not, and not have asked the question.
Answered by Jefferson - Tue May 12 04:21:26 2009
Q. My question is, how do you explain the fact that things exist? For something to exist right now, it either always existed, or it came into existence. If it always existed, then wouldn't that imply an infinite regression, and therefore be illogical? If it came into existence, then wouldn't that imply that something else existed before it that brought it into existence? Now we have a new "something" to ask the same questions of, which would leave us with an infinite regression either way! Am I missing something? How does anything exist?
Asked by Joshua H - Tue May 12 00:56:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Each new moment destroys the previous moment. The only thing that exists is the moment and the possibility of the next moment. The past moment exists only in memory allowing us to move forward in an orderly fashion within a structure of space-time. So in essence, everything has always existed in various forms within that fabric. But in the quest to understand a "Grand Nothingness", you must measure it against the something that you exist within at any given moment. Therefore, you exist. Otherwise you'd not, and not have asked the question.
Answered by Jefferson - Tue May 12 04:21:26 2009
How to explain the existence of everything through atheism?
Q. I've been doubting the existence of God for a long time now. However, one of the things I still cant understand or explain is the existence of the universe, nature, stars, etc. if there isnt a God. I keep thinking it over and over in my head again. Insights on this matter anyone? no stupid answers please. like the first one saying why do i need to have the existence of everything explained. it's simple, curiosity. and through its explanation we can derive other conclusions.
Asked by Steve - Fri Feb 12 02:18:47 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am a believer...not without questions! I cannot understand who created God! My religion (Sikhism) says He is Timeless, Self-existent... Actually speaking, Theists and Atheists are two sides of the same coin. Neither knows how God/Universe came into being...with or without God...
Answered by P'quaint! - Fri Feb 12 02:41:30 2010
Q. I've been doubting the existence of God for a long time now. However, one of the things I still cant understand or explain is the existence of the universe, nature, stars, etc. if there isnt a God. I keep thinking it over and over in my head again. Insights on this matter anyone? no stupid answers please. like the first one saying why do i need to have the existence of everything explained. it's simple, curiosity. and through its explanation we can derive other conclusions.
Asked by Steve - Fri Feb 12 02:18:47 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am a believer...not without questions! I cannot understand who created God! My religion (Sikhism) says He is Timeless, Self-existent... Actually speaking, Theists and Atheists are two sides of the same coin. Neither knows how God/Universe came into being...with or without God...
Answered by P'quaint! - Fri Feb 12 02:41:30 2010
How does the existence of the underemployed and the discouraged workers skew (distort) the meaning?
Q. How does the existence of the underemployed and the discouraged workers skew (distort) the meaning of the unemployment data?
Asked by CD - Sat Nov 3 18:52:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not a bad question. Well, when you say "unemployment," that obviously means a person without a job / career. Therefore, definitely "discouraged workers" distort the meaning of unemployment because when you say "discouraged WORKERS," the individual has some type of job in which he/she receives payment, BUT they have little or no courage to do the job. Thats why you cannot use "discouraged workers" to refer to "unemployment" because they are not the same thing. "Discouraged workers" or underemployed" (and I apologize for using the quotes a lot ) implies that the person is working a job, hence, the word "worker." So in that particular sense, both "underemployed" and "discourage workers" distorts the meaning of the unemployment data in… [cont.]
Answered by flyingGOAT - Sat Nov 3 19:37:30 2007
Q. How does the existence of the underemployed and the discouraged workers skew (distort) the meaning of the unemployment data?
Asked by CD - Sat Nov 3 18:52:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not a bad question. Well, when you say "unemployment," that obviously means a person without a job / career. Therefore, definitely "discouraged workers" distort the meaning of unemployment because when you say "discouraged WORKERS," the individual has some type of job in which he/she receives payment, BUT they have little or no courage to do the job. Thats why you cannot use "discouraged workers" to refer to "unemployment" because they are not the same thing. "Discouraged workers" or underemployed" (and I apologize for using the quotes a lot ) implies that the person is working a job, hence, the word "worker." So in that particular sense, both "underemployed" and "discourage workers" distorts the meaning of the unemployment data in… [cont.]
Answered by flyingGOAT - Sat Nov 3 19:37:30 2007
Is the existence of anything at all a paradox in and of itself?
Q. By definition, for existence there must be something that exists but was not created in order to create existence. Because stuff is, something must have caused it. Even God. God is something. Something causing something means something originally must have caused something. The only logical solution is that something must have come from nothing. How can nothing come from something? The universe is itself, by the very nature of it existing, a paradox. Saying something must have always existed is circular.
Asked by It's a Miracle! - Thu Mar 19 21:33:08 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. By definition, for existence there must be something that exists but was not created in order to create existence. Because stuff is, something must have caused it. Even God. God is something. Something causing something means something originally must have caused something. The only logical solution is that something must have come from nothing. How can nothing come from something? The universe is itself, by the very nature of it existing, a paradox. Saying something must have always existed is circular.
Asked by It's a Miracle! - Thu Mar 19 21:33:08 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
What philosophers have written about the existence of God?
Q. I have to write a 7 page paper in my philosophy class and I chose the topic to write about the existence of God, and the beliefs and proofs that he is real, and the beliefs and proofs that he may not exist. What philosophers have written books or articles about the existence of God? Please help! Thank you!
Asked by Caramel D - Sat Apr 24 20:37:38 2010 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to a library, get Volume II of the Great Books of the Western World, and read the chapter on God. You picked the biggest subject in all of philosophy. That Volume will give you the most condensed version of what they all said, and where to find the longer references. Volumes II and III are the best anthologies on 102 topics you will need if you continue with philosophy.
Answered by Ardi Pithecus - Sun Apr 25 10:20:19 2010
Q. I have to write a 7 page paper in my philosophy class and I chose the topic to write about the existence of God, and the beliefs and proofs that he is real, and the beliefs and proofs that he may not exist. What philosophers have written books or articles about the existence of God? Please help! Thank you!
Asked by Caramel D - Sat Apr 24 20:37:38 2010 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to a library, get Volume II of the Great Books of the Western World, and read the chapter on God. You picked the biggest subject in all of philosophy. That Volume will give you the most condensed version of what they all said, and where to find the longer references. Volumes II and III are the best anthologies on 102 topics you will need if you continue with philosophy.
Answered by Ardi Pithecus - Sun Apr 25 10:20:19 2010
What is the best argument for god existence is necessary for one's life to be worth living?
Q. What is the best arguments for god existence is necessary for one's life to be worth living and the belief in the existence of God?
Asked by 4weeksman - Sat Nov 14 04:00:28 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best argument is this: jesus god's SON lived on the Earth and HE's the proof GOD exists and it's necessary for our lives cause if we're not with GOD we go to Hell were is torture forever. If you believe in GOD and his son jesus you'll go to Heaven were is Light and happiness and you'll live forever. I say for Heaven is worth living with GOD if you believe HE exists. I do!
Answered by Livia - Sat Nov 14 04:26:29 2009
Q. What is the best arguments for god existence is necessary for one's life to be worth living and the belief in the existence of God?
Asked by 4weeksman - Sat Nov 14 04:00:28 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best argument is this: jesus god's SON lived on the Earth and HE's the proof GOD exists and it's necessary for our lives cause if we're not with GOD we go to Hell were is torture forever. If you believe in GOD and his son jesus you'll go to Heaven were is Light and happiness and you'll live forever. I say for Heaven is worth living with GOD if you believe HE exists. I do!
Answered by Livia - Sat Nov 14 04:26:29 2009
existence?
Q. is there a way to prove that existence in itself exists if you can't define something can it really exist at all so can you define existence
Asked by Do I look Like I'm Joking - Wed Oct 17 17:28:20 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We are here , That's all I know. How we got here I don't know, but I guess we exist.
Answered by eviechatter - Wed Oct 17 17:35:54 2007
Q. is there a way to prove that existence in itself exists if you can't define something can it really exist at all so can you define existence
Asked by Do I look Like I'm Joking - Wed Oct 17 17:28:20 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We are here , That's all I know. How we got here I don't know, but I guess we exist.
Answered by eviechatter - Wed Oct 17 17:35:54 2007
How does the existence of committees in the House and Senate enable congress to work more efficiently?
Q. How does the existence of committees in the House and Senate enable congress to work more efficiently?
Asked by Mexicanita linda - Sat Feb 27 16:16:59 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were created to separate issues and bills into categories. Rather than debate the necessity and details involving agriculture, health care, foreign affairs, etc., with members having little knowledge of the subject, committees were created to deal with issues by categories. In addition, each party (Democrat and Republican) is represented in each committee, apportioned to majority-minority size. The party with the majority always hold the Chairman seat, the minority party the ranking member seat. Most of the debating, investigating, hearings, and input from lobbyist and authorities on the subject matter is done in the committees, rather than on the floor. Judaical, budgetary, and other preliminary matters are also done in the… [cont.]
Answered by gosam777 - Sat Feb 27 19:41:09 2010
Q. How does the existence of committees in the House and Senate enable congress to work more efficiently?
Asked by Mexicanita linda - Sat Feb 27 16:16:59 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were created to separate issues and bills into categories. Rather than debate the necessity and details involving agriculture, health care, foreign affairs, etc., with members having little knowledge of the subject, committees were created to deal with issues by categories. In addition, each party (Democrat and Republican) is represented in each committee, apportioned to majority-minority size. The party with the majority always hold the Chairman seat, the minority party the ranking member seat. Most of the debating, investigating, hearings, and input from lobbyist and authorities on the subject matter is done in the committees, rather than on the floor. Judaical, budgetary, and other preliminary matters are also done in the… [cont.]
Answered by gosam777 - Sat Feb 27 19:41:09 2010
How evolution theory defies the existence of God?
Q. Evolution theory is about evolution: how the world is evolved but doesn't describe how it's created If God has created universe and evolution theory, how this theory defies existence of God?
Asked by ___ - Fri Apr 18 22:13:31 2008 - - 11 Answers - 3 Comments
A. The Theory of Evolution does not defy the existence of God. It certainly conflicts with a literal interpretation of the Bible - but that's all. If God created the laws of nature, then evolution is just part of that.
Answered by Stardustspeck - Fri Apr 18 22:20:52 2008
Q. Evolution theory is about evolution: how the world is evolved but doesn't describe how it's created If God has created universe and evolution theory, how this theory defies existence of God?
Asked by ___ - Fri Apr 18 22:13:31 2008 - - 11 Answers - 3 Comments
A. The Theory of Evolution does not defy the existence of God. It certainly conflicts with a literal interpretation of the Bible - but that's all. If God created the laws of nature, then evolution is just part of that.
Answered by Stardustspeck - Fri Apr 18 22:20:52 2008
How do you reconcile the existence of returns to scale and the law of eventually diminishing returns in the sa
Q. How do you reconcile the existence of returns to scale and the law of eventually diminishing returns in the same industry?
Asked by Patrick K - Mon Mar 10 14:11:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Returns to scale have to do with minimizing marginal cost whereas industry diminishing returns has to do with increasing competition driving down prices. So companies become more efficient and then competition reduces their returns.
Answered by jalanrosh - Mon Mar 10 14:20:17 2008
Q. How do you reconcile the existence of returns to scale and the law of eventually diminishing returns in the same industry?
Asked by Patrick K - Mon Mar 10 14:11:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Returns to scale have to do with minimizing marginal cost whereas industry diminishing returns has to do with increasing competition driving down prices. So companies become more efficient and then competition reduces their returns.
Answered by jalanrosh - Mon Mar 10 14:20:17 2008
What right does your government have over your existence?
Q. When you are born, you are born into a country and often into some form of government of which you are automatically a citizen. You are then subject to that governments laws and practices, which are in turn related to keeping the majority of citizens reasonably happy whilst ensuring a select few have their power and riches. You then spend your life in this system as there is no feasible route out. If you do not comply you are jailed. Then you die. Is this just? Should you accept it, or should you live life to your own rules and ignore that of your countries and define your own existence instead?
Asked by Octavius - Tue Oct 2 05:34:46 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is so much favoritism separate faction pandering, by those who can't compete so they cheat. Its a self doubt fabrication, fear of ones own anxiety. (what else could it be?) Everything but immpeccable fairness and ethical devotion all inclusively is a perpetuation of corruption, and to what degree one does fail it is directly proportional to the level of "recalcitrant child with potty in their pullups". some are just "fussy" babies while others are throwing temper tantrums, and smearing there doo all over the place. You are either 1) outraged by the corruption 2) "in on it" 3) braindead or 4) a lily livered pillow biter...but you are definately 1of these 4. I personally will not watch violence, and am indignant whaen speaking out that… [cont.]
Answered by marezandy - Tue Oct 2 06:15:50 2007
Q. When you are born, you are born into a country and often into some form of government of which you are automatically a citizen. You are then subject to that governments laws and practices, which are in turn related to keeping the majority of citizens reasonably happy whilst ensuring a select few have their power and riches. You then spend your life in this system as there is no feasible route out. If you do not comply you are jailed. Then you die. Is this just? Should you accept it, or should you live life to your own rules and ignore that of your countries and define your own existence instead?
Asked by Octavius - Tue Oct 2 05:34:46 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is so much favoritism separate faction pandering, by those who can't compete so they cheat. Its a self doubt fabrication, fear of ones own anxiety. (what else could it be?) Everything but immpeccable fairness and ethical devotion all inclusively is a perpetuation of corruption, and to what degree one does fail it is directly proportional to the level of "recalcitrant child with potty in their pullups". some are just "fussy" babies while others are throwing temper tantrums, and smearing there doo all over the place. You are either 1) outraged by the corruption 2) "in on it" 3) braindead or 4) a lily livered pillow biter...but you are definately 1of these 4. I personally will not watch violence, and am indignant whaen speaking out that… [cont.]
Answered by marezandy - Tue Oct 2 06:15:50 2007
What is the least deniable element of existence?
Q. Some argue there is no absolute truth. Some argue that much absolute truth is apparent. What elements of existence are undeniable?
Asked by gibsonpyro - Wed Feb 28 23:50:13 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. God. Romans 13:1 For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Answered by Heaven - Thu Mar 1 00:04:25 2007
Q. Some argue there is no absolute truth. Some argue that much absolute truth is apparent. What elements of existence are undeniable?
Asked by gibsonpyro - Wed Feb 28 23:50:13 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. God. Romans 13:1 For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Answered by Heaven - Thu Mar 1 00:04:25 2007
What are good philosophy essays about the existence of God?
Q. I am looking to do some reading from philosphers on the existence of God or there not being a God. What are some must reads?
Asked by Matt G - Tue Jul 29 17:44:45 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. God's Debris by Scott Adams. It's actually a thought experiment, but if you're interested in the existence of gods and such, you should definitely check it out. It's refreshingly simple and brilliant.
Answered by Dr.Kwack - Tue Jul 29 18:14:41 2008
Q. I am looking to do some reading from philosphers on the existence of God or there not being a God. What are some must reads?
Asked by Matt G - Tue Jul 29 17:44:45 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. God's Debris by Scott Adams. It's actually a thought experiment, but if you're interested in the existence of gods and such, you should definitely check it out. It's refreshingly simple and brilliant.
Answered by Dr.Kwack - Tue Jul 29 18:14:41 2008
What evidence is there to support the existence of Suzumiya Haruhi?
Q. Why is Haruhiism consistently called a "cult" or simple "fandom" instead of a proper religion? Unlike, say, Christianity, Haruhiism has piles and piles of evidence directly supporting the existence of its Goddess. The Bible is a third-hand account, a written story about people who claim to have known God. The videos that Haruhiists hold sacred actually show pictures of Haruhi, interacting with people, in locations that are known to exist in the real world!
Asked by He Who Defied Fate [Atheati] - Sun Jul 26 16:16:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're either a troll, obsessed Haruhiist, or just plain nuts. Haruhi Suzumiya is a fictional character.
Answered by Gothicmarshmallon - Sun Jul 26 16:36:48 2009
Q. Why is Haruhiism consistently called a "cult" or simple "fandom" instead of a proper religion? Unlike, say, Christianity, Haruhiism has piles and piles of evidence directly supporting the existence of its Goddess. The Bible is a third-hand account, a written story about people who claim to have known God. The videos that Haruhiists hold sacred actually show pictures of Haruhi, interacting with people, in locations that are known to exist in the real world!
Asked by He Who Defied Fate [Atheati] - Sun Jul 26 16:16:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're either a troll, obsessed Haruhiist, or just plain nuts. Haruhi Suzumiya is a fictional character.
Answered by Gothicmarshmallon - Sun Jul 26 16:36:48 2009
How would one philosophically discuss the existence of god?
Q. "Philosophically discuss the existence of God" What is the best way to go about this?
Asked by nicnattie - Sat Mar 27 23:02:51 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best way for YOU to discuss it is to put down YOUR own thoughts about it. Real philosophy starts with you.
Answered by yet-knish! - Sat Mar 27 23:09:13 2010
Q. "Philosophically discuss the existence of God" What is the best way to go about this?
Asked by nicnattie - Sat Mar 27 23:02:51 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best way for YOU to discuss it is to put down YOUR own thoughts about it. Real philosophy starts with you.
Answered by yet-knish! - Sat Mar 27 23:09:13 2010
If people are going to die and be erased from existence anyways, why live?
Q. I mean if there is no heaven or hell and our souls get erased from existence so not just our bodies. So we don't just get put to rest but erased from existence. I know that there are a lot of famous people still remembered in the record books. But what about regular people, those who have died hundred of years ago, no one is going to remember them and we will probably suffer the same fate about a hundred years from now. Because none of those future generations have ever met any of us or know us.
Asked by Respect The Big Man Code!!! - Thu Jun 4 15:31:48 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a good question, it's a mystery of life that no one can truly give you a valid answer. I do enjoy life, but sadly the future for myself and everyone else is uncertain, so a lot of times I don't even know why I bother to continue on.
Answered by NBA Has Complete Bias For the Cavs And Lakers - Thu Jun 4 16:17:46 2009
Q. I mean if there is no heaven or hell and our souls get erased from existence so not just our bodies. So we don't just get put to rest but erased from existence. I know that there are a lot of famous people still remembered in the record books. But what about regular people, those who have died hundred of years ago, no one is going to remember them and we will probably suffer the same fate about a hundred years from now. Because none of those future generations have ever met any of us or know us.
Asked by Respect The Big Man Code!!! - Thu Jun 4 15:31:48 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a good question, it's a mystery of life that no one can truly give you a valid answer. I do enjoy life, but sadly the future for myself and everyone else is uncertain, so a lot of times I don't even know why I bother to continue on.
Answered by NBA Has Complete Bias For the Cavs And Lakers - Thu Jun 4 16:17:46 2009
What is the best argument against the existence of God?
Q. I don't care if you believe in God, I just want to know what you think the best argument you've heard against his existence. For the sake of this question, assume that God is: 1. Eternal, or at least as old as the universe 2. Omnipresent, or at least capable of being many places at once 3. Omnipotent, or so powerful that we wouldn't understand his limitaions 4. Sensient (no Hagelian "Geist", I mean a god that knows he exists and that he is God.) 5. Purposeful. 6. Not "created" or "evolved" or other things that would make him just a better version of us. I am also asking the opposite question, and I would appreciate people answering both questions. I actually asked the opposite question as a different question: So there is 10… [cont.]
Asked by Space Cowboy - Mon Jul 10 21:05:42 2006 - - 16 Answers - 8 Comments
A. Probably the best argument against God goes something like as follows: Defenders of a good, all powerful, and all knowing God have to explain why two kinds of evil exist, not just one. The two kinds are chosen evil (rape, torture, murder, etc.) and unchosen evil (diseases, natural disasters, etc.). First they will say chosen evil must exist so that we can have free will. Okay, let's allow them that. Score a point for their God. Next they will say that unchosen evil must exist so that we can appreciate the good - that good cannot exist except in contrast with evil. There are two things wrong with that answer. First, it admits that God is incapable of creating a world in which good is absolute (non-relative). Second, even if we allow them… [cont.]
Answered by brucebirdfield - Tue Jul 11 01:23:45 2006
Q. I don't care if you believe in God, I just want to know what you think the best argument you've heard against his existence. For the sake of this question, assume that God is: 1. Eternal, or at least as old as the universe 2. Omnipresent, or at least capable of being many places at once 3. Omnipotent, or so powerful that we wouldn't understand his limitaions 4. Sensient (no Hagelian "Geist", I mean a god that knows he exists and that he is God.) 5. Purposeful. 6. Not "created" or "evolved" or other things that would make him just a better version of us. I am also asking the opposite question, and I would appreciate people answering both questions. I actually asked the opposite question as a different question: So there is 10… [cont.]
Asked by Space Cowboy - Mon Jul 10 21:05:42 2006 - - 16 Answers - 8 Comments
A. Probably the best argument against God goes something like as follows: Defenders of a good, all powerful, and all knowing God have to explain why two kinds of evil exist, not just one. The two kinds are chosen evil (rape, torture, murder, etc.) and unchosen evil (diseases, natural disasters, etc.). First they will say chosen evil must exist so that we can have free will. Okay, let's allow them that. Score a point for their God. Next they will say that unchosen evil must exist so that we can appreciate the good - that good cannot exist except in contrast with evil. There are two things wrong with that answer. First, it admits that God is incapable of creating a world in which good is absolute (non-relative). Second, even if we allow them… [cont.]
Answered by brucebirdfield - Tue Jul 11 01:23:45 2006
How did mythical creatures and legends ever came in existence?
Q. I've been thinking about this, how did the legends of dragons, unicorns, and such ever came to existence in human culture? Did some person reportedly saw a dragon and folk tales and the sort came alive because of it? Or did something else happened that caused people to believe they were real?
Asked by Neccosan - Sun Jun 28 11:44:21 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It depends on the creature. Dragons for example are thought to be invented after humans discovered dinosaur bones and wanted to explain their existence. The fairy tales are examples of local people trying to explain natural events. Over the years and through changes of religions old religious tales became legends or folk tales.
Answered by Zeah Rix - Sun Jun 28 13:02:35 2009
Q. I've been thinking about this, how did the legends of dragons, unicorns, and such ever came to existence in human culture? Did some person reportedly saw a dragon and folk tales and the sort came alive because of it? Or did something else happened that caused people to believe they were real?
Asked by Neccosan - Sun Jun 28 11:44:21 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It depends on the creature. Dragons for example are thought to be invented after humans discovered dinosaur bones and wanted to explain their existence. The fairy tales are examples of local people trying to explain natural events. Over the years and through changes of religions old religious tales became legends or folk tales.
Answered by Zeah Rix - Sun Jun 28 13:02:35 2009
What biblical evidence is there to support second guessing God's existence?
Q. I think there is a passage in the Bible that encourages us to question God's existence but I can't remember where. Anyone know?
Asked by Mr. Gray - Wed Apr 28 03:22:13 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Its in the area between the index and the appendix.
Answered by Jnyc - Wed Apr 28 03:26:39 2010
Q. I think there is a passage in the Bible that encourages us to question God's existence but I can't remember where. Anyone know?
Asked by Mr. Gray - Wed Apr 28 03:22:13 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Its in the area between the index and the appendix.
Answered by Jnyc - Wed Apr 28 03:26:39 2010
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