RE: Thoughts on Buddhism
February 2, 2012 at 9:27 am
(This post was last modified: February 2, 2012 at 9:36 am by The Grand Nudger.)
Jesus fucking christ......Yes, it is an established fact that magic does not exist. In no instance, ever, have we investigated cases of "magic" and found any there. There is no known mechanism by which magic would or could operate, and there are physical laws, (well demonstrated) that rule magic out as a potential operator in this universe. If that's not enough to establish fact and hold it, I don't know what is. We've looked hard, and found nothing but constraints and evidence to the contrary. Magic does not exist.
(your best argument for karma and reincarnation is "maybe magic does exist"? Well, that's not very convincing, how about some evidence?)
"MAGIC being defined as the great unknown, inexplicable force that drives growth and evolution is, I believe, an acceptable word to describe mystery, why not? Although when using the word "magic" it can easily be construed and associated with the illusions performed on T.V. and theatres by magicians which is obviously not what Abra is referring to. Ask yourself, what makes grass grow? What makes the sun shine? What makes humans and animals breathe in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide while conversely making plantlife "breathe" in CO2 and "expel" O2? And then ask yourself Why?"
Photosynthesis, nuclear fusion, biology (your welcome for clearing that up for you). How about you invoke something mysterious whilst trying to redefine magic as mystery?
(your best argument for karma and reincarnation is "maybe magic does exist"? Well, that's not very convincing, how about some evidence?)
"MAGIC being defined as the great unknown, inexplicable force that drives growth and evolution is, I believe, an acceptable word to describe mystery, why not? Although when using the word "magic" it can easily be construed and associated with the illusions performed on T.V. and theatres by magicians which is obviously not what Abra is referring to. Ask yourself, what makes grass grow? What makes the sun shine? What makes humans and animals breathe in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide while conversely making plantlife "breathe" in CO2 and "expel" O2? And then ask yourself Why?"
Photosynthesis, nuclear fusion, biology (your welcome for clearing that up for you). How about you invoke something mysterious whilst trying to redefine magic as mystery?
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