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A 'proof' of God's existence - free will
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RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will
(April 28, 2020 at 11:07 am)The Grand Nudger Wrote: In a very real sense.  If, for example, superstition can effect solidarity....would we be asking ourselves what the evolutionary benefit of solidarity was?

Again, solidarity is what works in reality, not the superstition. If any god belief or superstition were universal and scientifically provable, those beliefs would be taught in science classes.

It is still a flaw in our species perceptions. 

If a kid is taught Santa is real, and they will get presents if they are good, the prospect can induce electrochemical reactions in the brain that can make them feel good. That still does not make Santa real.


The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins can explain this better than I can.
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A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by mrj - April 27, 2020 at 9:58 pm
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by mrj - April 28, 2020 at 8:05 am
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by mrj - April 28, 2020 at 10:19 am
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by Brian37 - April 28, 2020 at 10:37 am
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by Brian37 - April 28, 2020 at 10:46 am
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by Brian37 - April 28, 2020 at 11:25 am
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by GUBU - April 28, 2020 at 6:02 pm
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by chimp3 - April 28, 2020 at 7:37 pm
RE: A 'proof' of God's existence - free will - by Sal - August 9, 2020 at 10:25 am

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