It shouldn't, and doesn't have to. That's why it's called faith not science.
If you declutter religion, reaching behind dogma to the god experiences people had, then you can easily find 'god' in your own life. If you want literal, don't go to catholic interpretations, go to Yoga. God is the field upon which all existence takes place.
Even if we read the bible and it says man was created in god's image, why do we have to reverse that and interpret it as god being humanlike? If we reduce our vision till the atoms in our bodies resemble solar systems do we then not resemble the universe? We believe we are aware, yet we are collections of different cells. When that awareness leaves the body, the collection of cells falls apart. Perhaps awareness is what ties everything together.
What if 'god' is all knowing because he is the sum total of all awareness in the universe? What if his awareness, his thought, his 'word', is what ties everything together into a functioning whole?
What if god is all powerful because when we come together as one we can accomplish anything? Isn't all drama and strife in the world caused because we see ourselves as divided, seperate, independent individuals?
What if hell is just existence as separate? That angst, that seeming loss of connection, consumes us, burns us as painfully as the lake of fire. We drown in our sorrow and pain, yet somehow we still exist, plodding on in seeming normality while inside everything we know is consumed in a conflagration of pain.
What if heaven is just an internal state where we are once again connected? It is hard to believe from our western perspective, but there are still whole communities that live in harmony. Even some tribes where there are no names, because there are no 'individuals'.
Something to think about. In some yogic thought, reality is the result of 'god' wanting to 'know' himself. So god infinitely divided himself (big bang). Each piece of god interacts with other pieces of god, slowly understanding it's role. As each piece of awareness grows it controls more and more around it. Eventually, all will be known, god will be whole again, and then the next breath starts...
What if heaven is just an internal state were we are connected in oneness with those around us?
Remember that science doesn't 'prove' anything except for made up ideas. Objectivity is an illusion of group subjectivity.
With greater intelligence comes the understanding of what the domain of science is, what the domain of spirituality is, and humanitys relationship to both.
If science 'proved' that having spirituality in your life increased your quality of life, would it not be irrational to not adopt it?
Can truth be relative? Does it necesarily hold that what is rational for the individual be rational for society?
Apparently you don't know how science works do you? Every scientist has an area of study. You wouldn't get very far if you chose random subjects everytime now would you? Don't you understand how science and pyramids are built?
But then again, it makes no sense to you, so it makes sense that your understanding of the issue is flawed. Many rational intelligent beings have come to faith through science.
Perhaps you should keep your mouth shut when you don't know anything about a subject? You obviously know nothing about the whole reason for the existence of behaviourism.
Smiling affects your brain chemistry. As a rational person I can recognise that science has proven that i am in total control of my mental state. What's depressing about that?
Yes. Studies have long shown that essentially, psychotherapy, drug administration and just talking to someone willing to listen to you are equally effective. A capitalistic society dictates that the first two are the only ones worth worrying about.
And if you can experience life and not believe in god, you can't be helped by a doctor. A stubborn closed mind isn't easily manipulated, either through internal or external forces. Both for good and evil.
You do know that everything you listed does not treat any illness right? All those just cover up symptoms so the other humans can feel safe.
Actually changing your mental state without outside injections, leads to a change in your brain soup that leads to changes in gene expression. Introduction of outside factors actually leads to attenuation of the natural systems, science knows this, Capitalism doesn't know how to make money off this except through becoming life long drug dealers.
I know, how barbaric right? It's like those parents who insist that after a certain age their children have to make their own decisions and accept responsability for those decisions. Truly evil.
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As for destined for hell? Aren't you already there?
Does it take a higher power for one human to recognise another human?
If you declutter religion, reaching behind dogma to the god experiences people had, then you can easily find 'god' in your own life. If you want literal, don't go to catholic interpretations, go to Yoga. God is the field upon which all existence takes place.
Even if we read the bible and it says man was created in god's image, why do we have to reverse that and interpret it as god being humanlike? If we reduce our vision till the atoms in our bodies resemble solar systems do we then not resemble the universe? We believe we are aware, yet we are collections of different cells. When that awareness leaves the body, the collection of cells falls apart. Perhaps awareness is what ties everything together.
What if 'god' is all knowing because he is the sum total of all awareness in the universe? What if his awareness, his thought, his 'word', is what ties everything together into a functioning whole?
What if god is all powerful because when we come together as one we can accomplish anything? Isn't all drama and strife in the world caused because we see ourselves as divided, seperate, independent individuals?
What if hell is just existence as separate? That angst, that seeming loss of connection, consumes us, burns us as painfully as the lake of fire. We drown in our sorrow and pain, yet somehow we still exist, plodding on in seeming normality while inside everything we know is consumed in a conflagration of pain.
What if heaven is just an internal state where we are once again connected? It is hard to believe from our western perspective, but there are still whole communities that live in harmony. Even some tribes where there are no names, because there are no 'individuals'.
Something to think about. In some yogic thought, reality is the result of 'god' wanting to 'know' himself. So god infinitely divided himself (big bang). Each piece of god interacts with other pieces of god, slowly understanding it's role. As each piece of awareness grows it controls more and more around it. Eventually, all will be known, god will be whole again, and then the next breath starts... What if heaven is just an internal state were we are connected in oneness with those around us?
Now can you give any significant examples of artists who weren't known because 'evil middlemen' made them famous?
Copyright only became necessary as it became easier to copy.
With greater intelligence comes the understanding of what the domain of science is, what the domain of spirituality is, and humanitys relationship to both.
If science 'proved' that having spirituality in your life increased your quality of life, would it not be irrational to not adopt it?
Can truth be relative? Does it necesarily hold that what is rational for the individual be rational for society?
Just like to point out cosmic jokes when they happen.
Careful of fallacy of genus. And your mind has nothing much to do with reality.
Suprisingly, some people don't surround themselves with idiots. Those who don't think they have a choice deserve the company they keep.
Watching a bunch of idiots jump off a cliff and you decide to follow suit makes you an idiot as well.
Get over yourself and let others live how they want to.
Apparently you don't know how science works do you? Every scientist has an area of study. You wouldn't get very far if you chose random subjects everytime now would you? Don't you understand how science and pyramids are built?
We all have two hemispheres. Most people keep their consciousness focused on one of them, just like you.
But then again, it makes no sense to you, so it makes sense that your understanding of the issue is flawed. Many rational intelligent beings have come to faith through science.
Note: You are wrong.
Perhaps you should keep your mouth shut when you don't know anything about a subject? You obviously know nothing about the whole reason for the existence of behaviourism.
What they left out of the survey was that 100% of doctors believe that THEY are god :)
Wow, you must be a nobel winner with your ability to discern truth so easily. So you're saying that non-religious people have no purpose?
Wait, what were we talking about?
Wow, you must be god since you can spout such stupidities with such belief. Can you please allow me access to your time machine?
Smiling affects your brain chemistry. As a rational person I can recognise that science has proven that i am in total control of my mental state. What's depressing about that?
Yes. Studies have long shown that essentially, psychotherapy, drug administration and just talking to someone willing to listen to you are equally effective. A capitalistic society dictates that the first two are the only ones worth worrying about.
Careful, your ignoramus is showing.
And if you can experience life and not believe in god, you can't be helped by a doctor. A stubborn closed mind isn't easily manipulated, either through internal or external forces. Both for good and evil.
Actually changing your mental state without outside injections, leads to a change in your brain soup that leads to changes in gene expression. Introduction of outside factors actually leads to attenuation of the natural systems, science knows this, Capitalism doesn't know how to make money off this except through becoming life long drug dealers.
I know, how barbaric right? It's like those parents who insist that after a certain age their children have to make their own decisions and accept responsability for those decisions. Truly evil.