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RE: Question for freethinkers

June 5, 2011 at 1:41 am

(June 4, 2011 at 6:54 pm)bozo Wrote:
(June 4, 2011 at 6:50 pm)tackattack Wrote: Why is it a stupid question? Having a creativity lapse or just don't like thinking outside the box?

It is plainly stupid to ask those who don't believe in something to then describe it.
And stuff your thinking outside the box up your...

If asked, could you describe a dragon? I would say yes, most people can.

But do you believe in them? Most likely no.

As to the OP, Since the universe is old beyond our imagining and vast beyond our comprehension a(theoretical) intelligent first cause would similarly be far beyond our ability to understand or perceive.

So even if there is a IFC(or, if you prefer, god) it is exceedingly unlikely that it knows or cares about us.

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