Is 'faith' really a 'great cop-out'?

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Darwinian, you say many interesting and maybe true things. I've been thinking and I've come to this conclusion: I cannot prove 'God' exists, and I sure as can't prove that He is the God of the Bible. I have to take the Bible, Jesus etc mainly on faith (which aint good). What you say seems possible (and you too Evidence) and maybe I am wrong. If I am wrong, well, I'll die just the same. I will no doubt continue to ponder these things until I die and I hope I am right, cos then we'll hopefully meet up in eternity and have a great time. The drinks are on me. (Well actually they'll probably be free).

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Ok, so I assume you don't agree with my explanation as to why 3 is far far more improbable than 1 or 2?
Oh and yes, I enjoy discussing and debating with you. Have a good time on these forums. And may you find more truth.

Yes, I can see why you think it is far more improbable.

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WelL CR, as I said, it's not my theory. It was put forward by a youthful English poet, Shelley, in his notes to his epic poem " Queen Mab " dating from early 1800's. The poem is a scathing attack on many things, kings,war,clergy,religion etc. Shelley was of the opinion that probability suggests there is no god. In his notes he postulates that the human mind, faced with two improbable theories will prefer the " least improbable " in this case, what is has always been,rather than conceiving of a creator ( since that raises the question of where the creator came from ).
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Thanks for explaining. I wouldn't take too seriously what tickles 'poets'. They tend to romanticise. Only joking.

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The last part of my last message was for Bozo, I cocked it up.