I really don't care what anyone 'believes'. This discussion group is about what anyone can 'prove'. At least it used to be... Keep going down this path and you might as well invite Newman back, or that idiot shill of his, or the Whirlpower knuckleheads, etc.
Discussions regarding scientific theory are valid if it is the premise for an experiment or the basis for research. There are creative writing classes at the local community college that would be a better venue for that other tripe. Just cut it out already. -j -----Original Message----- From: Edmund Storms [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 1:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: GENERAL REQUEST Well John, I agree with you that discussions of theology can be a waste of time because no amount of discussion will change a viewpoint. Actually, such discussions are similar to those involving theory in science. Nevertheless, such opinions are important to understand because theological beliefs are having increasing influence on science and on the way society is developing. People contributing their beliefs on this forum are a typical cross-section of the population, hence give an understanding of the beliefs that are influencing policy. Granted, none of these beliefs can be changed by discussion, but understanding them can help a person plan for and/or predict the future we all will experience whether we like it or not. Self fulfilling prophecies do actually exist and we are seeing one develop now independent of any religious requirement. As has happened repeatedly in the past, beliefs, religious and otherwise, guide history even though these beliefs are later shown to be entirely wrong. Nevertheless, the harm has been done. The challenge is to personally avoid the harm these false beliefs produce. Regards, Ed John Steck wrote: > Can we please have an immediate moratorium on all further discussions > related to theology here? > > This is a SCIENCE list... You know, stuff that can be > proven/disproved; physics, math, research, technology, experiments, etc. > > Respectfully. -john > >
