Is this for real?

[Justatruthseeker]

It's right in front of you every day, everywhere. It's fact of life.

Of course, society would not work if the vast majority of people were not trying to do the right thing. Of course there will always be those that want to cheat, rob and kill, but because some do so is no reason for all to do so. Society would fall apart if the majority decided not to do what is right.....

 

[VirOptimus]

It's right in front of you every day, everywhere. It's fact of life.

I see, you cant. Just say so then.

 

[Bungle_Bear]

Of course, society would not work if the vast majority of people were not trying to do the right thing. Of course there will always be those that want to cheat, rob and kill, but because some do so is no reason for all to do so. Society would fall apart if the majority decided not to do what is right.....

I love the unintentional(?) irony of you posting this

 

[OldWiseGuy]

You could, but you'd be wrong. Continuing to demonstrate ignorance of a scientific theory because you have a religion is nothing short of narcissistic. Maybe you like reading what you write or think you're making some kind of point, but all I see is one large argument from incredulity with a large side of ignorance. If you pipe down and cool your jets, you just might learn something. Science isn't the devil, and you can still be a Christian and understand why ToE is so robust.

Godspeed.

So in order to be a good, productive citizen, one must believe in the ToE?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Of course, society would not work if the vast majority of people were not trying to do the right thing. Of course there will always be those that want to cheat, rob and kill, but because some do so is no reason for all to do so. Society would fall apart if the majority decided not to do what is right.....

I think American society has already fallen apart. Our fragile economy is the only thing holding it together, and the good will, sacrifice, and forebearance of good people.

 

[HitchSlap]

So in order to be a good, productive citizen, one must believe in the ToE?

You wouldn’t be wrong.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

You wouldn’t be wrong.

Tell me, what does it mean to 'believe' in evolution for the average working person.

 

[VirOptimus]

Tell me, what does it mean to 'believe' in evolution for the average working person.

Who cares.

What matters are that the ToE is incredibly well-supported and thats it is very ignorant to deny it.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Who cares.

What matters are that the ToE is incredibly well-supported and thats it is very ignorant to deny it.

I can suffer that small bit of 'ignorance'.

People are free to believe, or disbelieve, anything they choose. There are many "well-supported" beliefs that just aren't true. The most egregious lie currently is that you have to "go to college" (whatever that means) in order to succeed.

 

[VirOptimus]

I can suffer that small bit of 'ignorance'.

People are free to believe, or disbelieve, anything they choose. There are many "well-supported" beliefs that just aren't true. The most egregious lie currently is that you have to "go to college" (whatever that means) in order to succeed.

We already know of your ignorance.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

We already know of your ignorance.

Do you mean "WE" of the "Enlightenment"?

I've solved my problems. Have you solved yours?

 

[VirOptimus]

Do you mean "WE" of the "Enlightenment"?

I've solved my problems. Have you solved yours?

Yes I have. I live a very good and enjoyable life. Wellinformed too.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Yes I have. I live a very good and enjoyable life. Wellinformed too.

Me too (well informed as needed).

 

[OldWiseGuy]

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[DogmaHunter]

I believe it's generally true.

What you merely "believe" isn't interesting.
What you can demonstrate is.

But you can't demonstrate your claims, can you?

 

[DogmaHunter]

I think American society has already fallen apart. Our fragile economy is the only thing holding it together, and the good will, sacrifice, and forebearance of good people.

And yet, the US is arguably the most christian nation in the west.

This seems to contradict just about everything you've been claiming here.

 

[DogmaHunter]

I can suffer that small bit of 'ignorance'.

People are free to believe, or disbelieve, anything they choose. There are many "well-supported" beliefs that just aren't true. The most egregious lie currently is that you have to "go to college" (whatever that means) in order to succeed.

"School, baaaaad.... bible, goooood!"

I hope you don't teach your children that.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

What you merely "believe" isn't interesting.
What you can demonstrate is.

But you can't demonstrate your claims, can you?

I'm living proof; God's way works.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

And yet, the US is arguably the most christian nation in the west.

This seems to contradict just about everything you've been claiming here.

Actually you seem to contradict everything I claim.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

"School, baaaaad.... bible, goooood!"

I hope you don't teach your children that.

The state gave all authority over my kids to their mother when we divorced. I can't teach them anything, except by my (shining) example of course.