Zzyzx wrote:
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arian wrote:
Thank you Indigo, I really do appreciate your kind remarks. And I do understand that you think I sincerely believe this, and I do.
We all should be very careful to distinguish between belief and knowledge. It is easy to confuse the two. Anyone can believe anything ("the moon is made of blue cheese" for example, or "Leprechauns live in the forest" – or other things I won't mention in the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, and civility) but those beliefs do NOT constitute knowledge.
Knowledge without belief is like a horse without the carriage, the carriage (knowledge) just sits there. No use for anything until you attach belief to it.
What is knowledge worth if you don't believe in it?
Also, I try hard not to store my brain with false knowledge, but only verified knowledge. So when I say I believe in something like God for instance, I don't want people to think that;
"Oh he said he believes in God, so he must be thinking of Leprechauns or something, lol.. What a dumb ass!"
Zzyzx wrote:Typically, genuine knowledge (defined as: "acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation") is verifiable / testable by anyone interested and motivated. If one claims to know that the Earth is an oblate spheroid / ellipsoid of revolution that rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, for instance, one should (must) be able to present compelling evidence that what they say is true.
Do you know anything about the Theory of Relativity? About observers, reference points, frames of reference, etc.?
OK then go out into space with a rocket ship, look at the earth and prove to me it is spinning? Maybe it's just going up and down?
Same with a heliocentric and geocentric universe, or that the earth is rotating around the sun, or the sun around the earth. If you were on the sun observing earth, the earth would be rising and setting everyday.
What I am trying to point out is that what you might think as verified and tested knowledge could be a bunch of hocus-pocus. So no matter how much education one may have had, or what quality college they went to doesn't mean the knowledge they poses is correct!?
Zzyzx wrote:Likewise, those who claim (or suggest) that the Earth does not rotate and is the center of the solar system and/or universe are responsible for demonstrating their proposals to be truthful and accurate.
you mean like the Big-bang Evolution fairytale, only they moved it up to a theory, and to no surprise, today it is referred to as fact. So I guess; "I Am An Ape" who am I, just an animal, a chimp, with no college, 3 years of sporadic grade school to be allowed to debate hundreds of years of accumulated religious fairytales by scientists that have been elevated to the pinnacle of scientific discoveries, masters, geniuses, gods!?
Besides I wouldn't waste any more of my time on these things, I have bigger fish to fry, like hoping to convince others of the fact that there IS a God, and now they too can prove it. Also that 'nothing' does exist which proves without a shadow of a doubt that the BB theory is built on a malicious lie to keep people from seeing, knowing simple facts like that not only does God their Creator exists, but they have a part of Him, their 'mind/spirit'.
They no longer have to accept lies, unless they prefer to believe the lies?
Zzyzx wrote:Those who claim knowledge that is not demonstrable to, and verifiable by, others are "blowing smoke." This include claims of knowledge of how the universe originated or how life began. Notice that those who study such matters scientifically IDENTIFY their work as THEORY and do not claim absolute knowledge.
The Big-bang is NOT a theory, come on now let's be honest here. And neither is picking up and looking at a fossil and making up billion year old stories to prove the evolution religion, and that is all it is, a religion. No substance and no evidence, just faith in whatever religion you are worshiping at that time.
Look, the universe and the world is a fact, right? We can see, feel and observe it.
We create with our mind first, this too is fact - Dream, contemplate, come up with a concept, how, where everything goes, the materials that will be needed etc. all in our mind, while the brain is just waiting to get information what parts of the body to move next.
Our mind then creates signal, and sends these signals to our brain which is physical,
which then maneuvers the body, extremities, fingers to do the required tasks, and takes whatever physical things it needs to create the concept. If this is how we the created do it, it must be because it is the way our Creator does it. Since we the created are not the Creator, then we can rest assured that what we have is from our Creator. There is nothing that we do that could be different from what our Creator does.
This is not a theory but a fact, .. unless you believe the hand decided to create the 'concept' and sent information to the brain to tell the hand to create the concept? Now that wouldn't even make a good hypothesis, let alone a theory. That would also mean that the created is creating the Creator. Well, actually they do try, they are called idols.
I have found some detailed information how God creates, and looking at how we create as evidence of this, it makes perfect sense. It is all done through Gods Word.
Zzyzx wrote:Many who claim to know such things from the study of theology often (usually) claim absolute knowledge – after reading a book of opinions by unidentified ancient writers, listening to sermons from the book, and/or having or hearing of personal emotional / psychological experiences.
I know, I know, .. that's why I'm not a theologian, nor do I claim to have absolute knowledge. If I did, I would not had to work so hard to search, seek and knock for my Lord to give me this information? and then sift through the garbage that comes from the supernatural realm with all that false info. mixing in with the truth. Not all spiritual info is true, so we have to figure out which one works and what don't.
I still listen to some good preaching that is not too opinioned or interpreted through religious doctrine.
God
reveals step by step, but Satan
divines and offers it in a pretty package, all complete so you would just accept it and not worry about minor details. Many, many accept the package. I know this from experience also.
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
This does not mean that my eyes and ears are not open for some new revelation, which may come from anyone, even someone who hates the idea of a Creator God, or ID as Richard Dawkins does.
Agreed. One should be open to verifiable information presented by anyone of any persuasion.
Scientific search for truth and accuracy encourages and depends upon having its conclusions challenged, disproved, modified, improved. When one's ideas are "locked in" to and dependent upon certain conclusions, they are no longer interested in truth – but are seeking confirmation of preordained conclusions.
Exactly, this is why I would not expect verifiable information from Dawkins since he is so 'locked in' as you said. Instead, I would use his ideas in the correct logical sense, like I did with the Blue brain Project idea.
Have you seen when Dawkins makes a presentation, his initial comments are always against the idea of ID or a Creator, and he waits for that laughter and cheer from the crowd because as you said;
"they are no longer interested in truth – but are seeking confirmation of preordained conclusions."
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
The idea to ask 'who is God' did not, .. I repeat; did not come from my religious Christian upbringing, back then I would not dare to ask such a question in the fear of banishment and even excommunication.
That common characteristic of organized / commercial / popular religions demonstrates that proponents and practitioners fear challenge and question. Perhaps such people realize that they cannot openly and honestly answer questions about their claimed knowledge without demonstrating that it is OPINION rather than knowledge and that they cannot support what they say (other than referring to "scripture" which cannot be shown to be truthful or accurate). Which may account for Catholic elementary school authorities suggesting that I attend public school after I insisted on asking questions to which they could not supply coherent answers – even to a ten year old).
Well if you were then as you are now, I could see that, lol. Didn't they paddle back then? I could just see the nun stalking you in class with her paddle in hand, or under her arms.
I agree that they use the Bible selectively to use sections that support their religious doctrines. We can use the Bible either as supporting evidence, or use pieces of it to support some man made doctrine.
I use it as supporting evidence, to see what it has to offer in support of the evidence I already have proof of, like God our Creator in this case.
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
In the religions that deal with god/gods, asking details of God is not something that is easily tolerated. Questions like; "Does God exist?" goes against their faith that is based solely on faith (blind faith)
Agreed – and that really upset the Catholic school nuns and priests.
However, as famous a religious figure as Mother Teresa clearly doubted the existence of God for all her adult life – as evidenced by her letters posthumously published.
Woe, .. that's not something you hear every day, right? Poor woman, she must have gone through hell being a religious icon of the Catholic Church, and the wrong she seen in the churches doctrines and practices, which she obviously had to hold back. Hey, maybe that's why they performed exorcism on her a few times, maybe they thought that she had a demon in her for doubting the churches god/gods?
Like I said, poor woman, the truth was calling her, it must have been tearing her apart. But she was stuck between a rock and a hard place. She should have chosen either one, the truth, .. or the Catholic Church and not fight her. It is better to be either hot or cold, but being look warm is already hell.
Now they have her petrified in a glass coffin with worshipers rubbing handkerchiefs on her coffin for souvenirs. I remember seeing it live on TV, and what a line, wow!
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
This now I know is not what God wants, but quite the opposite.
Perhaps it would be more accurate and credible to say that you THINK you know what God wants. To claim actual knowledge of God's desires invites challenge to demonstrate such "knowledge" – which cannot be done (to the best of my knowledge and experience).
Come on, do you think when Darwin came up with the Evolution theory that no one was calling him, instructing him what explanations he should use for the huge gaps in his theory? I mean I doubt he witnessed even one species change into another, right?
He must have had a lot of sleepless nights being tormented by such outrageous claims. I'm sure the Devil came giving him his divinations on how to fill in those gaps to make it somewhat believable.
Who do you think instructed Dahmer in killing all those young men? Who his dad, or his upbringing? I don't think so. I strongly doubt that is how his parents brought him up, or what he learned in school?
The devil instructed him, warned him and this is how he got to do it for so long, and to so many without getting caught.
But I doubt the devil would want me to reveal the Undeniable and scientific Evidence of the Creator.
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
I do really thank you, and by all means let's seek more of this Creator?
Why not seek TRUTH based on evidence rather that starting with a CONCLUSION that what we see is attributable to a "creator?"
When one presupposes a conclusion and then looks for evidence to support their conclusion they are NOT looking for truth but are trying to find confirmation of their already-formed conclusion. That is NOT the way to actually, honorably, seek truth (because you assume that you already KNOW truth and just want some way to prove it – which doesn't work very well in debate as you may have noticed)
I am and have been convinced of this for some time now because of solid evidence, or the evidence I have seemed solid enough. If you have any disagreement with the evidence, by all means point it out? I welcome correction as I said. Faith is built on evidence, the more evidence the more faith.
You don't have to show me physical evidence, if it is the truth, I will search it out and add it as more evidence. If it sounds wrong, I just discard it. Do you want me to live in error? So please point out the flaws, not just keep saying there may be flaws. Like I said, I know all about living a lie, when I was attending church, remember me telling you that?
Zzyzx, I mean what you just said here (in green) is so beautiful and true, how is it that you have not used it to proof the Big-bang and evolution theories? Or what Hawking's teaches, or what Einstein claimed? Or is this only when it comes to our Creator? Scientist talk a lot about all kinds of concepts that are not seen and as knowledge grows in these quantum fields, we may never see them. yet (maybe not you) but every unbeliever seems to simply accept their claims.
arian wrote:
I have a few million questions (just saying) which I would love to share with you all.
Questions are valid. One doesn't "share" questions, but ASKS them – without implying that they already have THE answers.
No, I wanted to share the questions to see if you found them solid, or good questions? Besides, you may have much better and improved question I may not have considered.
I mean there are things like 'smart questions' right? What are 'smart questions'?
Smart questions are informed questions, as if the person knew the answer already, right? I mean you are the teacher, so I'm sure you know all about questioning.
Besides, even if I did know the answers to my questions, by sharing them with you shows the validity of my claim, no? You may not have even thought to ask that?
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
But for now, let's analyze what I said,
Why start with what you said (and failed to substantiate)?
I said and revealed a lot, which part did I fail to substantiate? The OP?
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
tear it apart if we can, or see if my claims are justifiable, and see if there is more evidence?
Your CLAIM to have evidence has been "torn apart" decisively, your claims have been challenged and have not been supported.
If there is "more" evidence, it has not been presented – but is the responsibility of those who claim (or think) they have knowledge of the supernatural (no matter what they call it or what beliefs they harbor).
Torn apart decisively? Challenged?? Where? Can you at least show me which part? Is it because you don't believe we have a mind, or that you believe it is just part of the brain? That's fine, we can debate that? I already gave a few alternatives if you don't believe the mind is separate from the brain!?
Well, .. so is that it?
You keep telling me I have no evidence, yet I present undeniable evidence. What, do you want me to point out some supporting evidence from scripture? I can do that! I was just holding back since that answers everything else we could ask about God. Maybe not verbatim, but close enough to proof the answers.
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
Remember this is science, not church.
Science does NOT deal with that which cannot be detected (or even described by proponents).
Tell me please, which part of our Eternal Creator did I leave undescribed?
And be serious, science doesn't deal with that which cannot be detected? really?
So they have detected quantum gravitational waves? Not just the gravitation, but it's waves?
Quantum theory, is it about all them tiny things floating around the room after I finish my laundry?
Zzyzx wrote:Scientific study does NOT assume or start with conclusions – but starts with observation and measurement and follows wherever that leads (even though it may contradict one's preferences).
The OP clearly states:
"Undeniable and Scientific evidence of The Creator", and I have shown it.
It is not about;
"IS THERE Undeniable Evidence of The Creator?" Maybe that's what you should have called the OP?
I was just giving you a chance to be part of this evidence, and see if we could build more on this undeniable truth so everyone could understand it better? You know, like all them Big bangers continuously building on their lies. Why should they be allowed to build on lies, and us not build on the truth?
Zzyzx wrote:Scientific study does NOT disregard or ignore information or evidence that conflicts with any preordained ideas.
That's great, so do you have any information or evidence that would conflict with my answer to the OP, .. or not?
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
Thanks again, I don't get much positive acknowledgements like this, so it sure is nice.
One gains possitive affirmations / acknowledgments by debating honorably, stating their case clearly, avoiding evasion and other disreputable tactics (including focus on another member),
Yes, I have apologized, and do apologize about that focus.
But you do find fault in just about everything I say Zzyzx, right? One time I started a long sentence with: "I am confused.", and you cut that out and responded to it, apart from the following sentence I was referring to. You have a habit in cutting up my sentences and respond to them incomplete like that. Others have done the same, I guess that is not a personal attack, right?
I mean it's not like you were trying to make fun of me, or degrade my answers/comments right old buddy?
I didn't think so.
And it's not like you have a preordained conclusion in you heart regarding any evidence of a Creator either?! Richard Dawkins comes to mind, a true, unbiased evolutionary scientist. You not going to see any preconceived notions in him when he presents his biological Evolution facts, right?
Zzyzx wrote:arian wrote:
(actually I sort of credit Otseng and his Warning to stop fighting/arguing with my friend Zzyzx that may have shocked me back on track!?! Kind of like psycho shock therapy, lol)
Promoting honorable debate is the objective of Admin, Moderators, and good members.
I, for one, am willing to give you a "fresh start" and see how it goes from there.
Thank you my friend.
May I ask you for a favor though? you know as a precaution so it won't happen again. Can you not drag me into saying personal comments like that? It really does make me feel bad after I read it, and especially after I get a warning like that. I mean I admit I am nowhere as educated as you, I struggle with words that I want to say, and maybe you didn't know, but I still have to look up a lot of your and other fellow posters words to answer your posts, so really I am trying.
I am not asking you to ease up on your opinions, or except a poorly researched response. I am not seeking any handicap by all means. What I ask is if you could ease up on your indirect tactics that bring me down to such level to respond to you with disrespect. That's all.
A direct insult would be telling someone to f-- off, right? An indirect insult would be to shove a middle finger in their face. Sorry, but I don't see the difference?
And I have asked you many times, if you find fault point it out, not just say 'that is false' which when repeated can cause annoyance which eventually could result in a disrespectful comment from me, as I have seen from other posters to you. I'm just asking?
Thanks again.