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I'm not at all sure that I could recognize the difference but the fact that I could get fooled by a counterfeit does not mean it is still not a counterfeit.

Because I do not believe that is all there is and so far science has been singularly useless at explaining to me those whys such as love, beauty, honor, god,

Science does a great job and I accept the answers but so far they simply explain the mechanisms, the hows.That was why I said way back up thread that science is but one path, a good path but limited to the mechanics only.Theology and Philosophy are tools to ask questions such as purpose or ideals; to help develop ideas of what questions to ask and what paths to follow.

Okay, you are free to hold that opinion.

If that's all there is, then as I said, the world is a lesser place.And I agree, but theology and philosophy are good tools to use in determining questions to ask and goals to set.

Okay. I support you feeling that way.

And you too are free to hold that belief.Also I have said repeatedly that my belief cannot be supported or explained with evidence and so is not an appropriate subject for science.However my beliefs still exist and are real beliefs.