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Author Topic:   Why should religion get a free pass?
Buzsaw
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Message 57 of 112 (485781)
10-11-2008 5:31 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Larni
05-09-2008 2:53 AM


No Free Pass To Biblical Fundamentalism Necessary
Larni writes:
So, my question is: does religion get a 'free pass' and is it ok to give religion a free pass when it makes such extraordinary claims e.g. that we can reincarnate?
I think extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
Many religions expect and get a free pass from their advocates. However that is not the case with Biblical fundamentalism which corroborates the Biblical record with actual archaeological, prophetical fulfillment, sociological, historical and other observational evidence such as complex design.
The Book of Mormon/Mormonism, the Koran/Islam, Zen Buddism, RC Hierarchal Vaticanism, Shintoism, Hinduism etc are some examples coming to mind which expect and get a free pass from their adherents.
It is true, however, that as with other hypotheses and theory, non-empirical and debatable aspects of Biblical fundamentalism exist.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.

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Buzsaw
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Message 59 of 112 (485794)
10-11-2008 7:24 PM
Reply to: Message 58 by Larni
10-11-2008 6:58 PM


Re: No Free Pass To Biblical Fundamentalism Necessary
Larni writes:
Hi Buzz. Any chance of you providing evidence of your assertion?
The evidences involve numerous topics. There are threads in the archives relative to much of this. Of course, as in most POVs the interpretation of the evidences is debatable.
I've cited numerous fulfilled Biblical prophesies, archeological stuff such as the Exodus Video, socialogical aspects and debates on ID relative to the Biblical record etc.
The Biblical Record is unique to the other faiths which I've cited in that it records specifics relative to prophecy, archeology, ID, creation, etc. Though it is significantly philosophical, most of these other religions are pretty much totally philosophical, especially the Eastern religions as well as voodoo, witchcraft and other paganistic tribal religions.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.

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Buzsaw
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Message 62 of 112 (485799)
10-11-2008 7:37 PM


No Free Passes At EvC
Here at EvC nobody gets free passes, especially POVs which involve the supernatural/religion. If we get into the threads we must earn that priviledge with substance deemed acceptable by admins as appropriately debatable. I'm not complaining about that.
I'm objecting to the notion here that free passes are extended to religious creationists.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.

  
Buzsaw
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Message 63 of 112 (485802)
10-11-2008 7:57 PM
Reply to: Message 53 by atatty
10-11-2008 4:20 PM


Re: Generation of Scientists Turning Againist Evolution
atatty writes:
According to a recent study, a new generation of scientists is turning on the evolutionary scientific establishment. According to one participant, “Evolutionists and their dogma have become obstacles to scientific advancement”...
Hi Atatty. Welcome to EvC. I'm not apprised enought on the content of the links to offer an opinion. However, likely science will come to realization that there are higher intelligences, beings and forces in the universe than we wee ones are aware of on this tiny speck we call planet earth. Some of the aspects of particles, dark matter and other mysteries may relate to sciences which are emerging into significance.

BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.

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