Evolution's reason for God

[Demonaura]

ok I just skimmed over the last few posts but, I should mention. Evolution doesn't care what you are. It does not favor anything or anything. Evolution is the process that allows a simple organisim to become complex, or increase in complexity. This however is not a beleif, I do not beleive in evolution as it does not require faith. Looking at the evidence I agree with the majority of scientists that it is indeed fact and treat it as such. If real evidence appeared to make me doubt it I would do so quite quickly, and if we found conclusive evidence to disprove it or prove an alternative then I would throw the idea of evolution away in seconds.

What you are thinking of is Darwins theory of natural selection where species with an advantage over others have higher odds of surviving and thus, spread. Creatures less fit for the environment are not able to keep up and become extinct while this new species lives on. Now, this only affects genes. God is not a genetic trait, nor is beleif in a god. So it is completely unaffected by natural selection. Unless you view it on a social scale in which case humans that beleive in a god may be more likely to survive in place of other humans due to things like teamwork. I doubt this as they seem just as likely to blow each other up than work together.

Scientifict tests have also shown that when buddhist monks or christians go deep into prayer, their brains show an altered state.

I go into an altered state of mind too, everytime I sleep, drink alchohol or even just get really ticked off at the jerkoff who cut me off while driving. Of course focusing your mind on a single though affects your thought patterns, every thing you do does in one way or another.

I know also of people,who, despite having no idea what Evolution is, and despite having no explanation of how the universe popped into being, refused to believe in any religion.

Because it does not matter if you know what evolution/natural selection is to realise that nobody talks back when you pray.

Now, the last half of your post I agree with. It IS a disadvantage to our species survival. As for it's cause, well I think Richard Dawkins did a great chapter on it in his book 'The God Delusion' and I'd definately reccomend reading it.

Basically (this is mostly me now, not Dawkins) all humans, as social animals have certain socal needs. We have a desire to have others watching out for us, we desire companions and we desire goals.

Well, nothing better than a all-powerful, all-knowing force of everything to watch out for you. The problem is that there isn't one, so if you beleive in one I ask the question: Would you rather be on fire and know about it so you can save your life, despite injury? Or would you prefer to burn in ignorance of the fire? Guess what fire is a symbol for!

Companionship comes from the church, it's like the elite social club in town and all you have to do to be a member is pray before dinner and show up on Sunday morning! Wow that's a pretty sweet deal! But wait, what if I don't beleive as they do? Then suddenly I will realise they do not actually like me. They only liked me because I gave them money and sang songs with them.

As for goals, this is the hard part for most potential atheists. Why are we here? Well that's the BEST part about being an atheist! I can choose to do what I want with my life! I for example, do not spend my entire life enduring it as the ultimate test of faith, no no no I want to live life and love! I want to become a teacher and pass on the wonderfull knowledge of our people! Or become a scientist and learn the great secrets of the universe!


Now I think this post is long enough already, thank you btw. You totally gave me the topic for my next Youtube video!