Wake up from your fantasy dream and come back to reality. The claim that scriptures prove the existence of God is often critiqued based on the fact that they were written by human beings, not directly by a deity. Here’s why: Human Authorship: Scriptures from various religious traditions, such as the Bible, Quran, and others, are all products of human authorship. Even if believers hold that the authors were inspired by a divine source, the physical act of writing, compiling, translating, and transmitting these texts was done by humans. Because humans are fallible, this raises questions about the accuracy and bias inherent in the text. Circular Reasoning: Using scripture to prove God's existence can be seen as a circular argument. It follows this basic structure: Premise: The scriptures say that God exists. Conclusion: Therefore, God exists. The problem is that the premise assumes the truth of what it's trying to prove. In philosophy and logic, this kind of argument is invalid because it doesn't rely on independent evidence, just the text itself. Cultural and Historical Context: Scriptures emerged in specific historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts. Many scholars argue that these texts reflect the worldview, morality, and knowledge of the time in which they were written. This suggests that they are not neutral, timeless revelations from a divine source but are deeply influenced by human society and the limitations of human understanding during those eras. Divergence Across Scriptures: Different religions have different scriptures, many of which contradict each other on fundamental theological and metaphysical claims. For example, the concept of God in Christianity (the Trinity) differs from the concept in Islam (strict monotheism), and both differ from the Hindu understanding of the divine (which can be polytheistic or pantheistic). If scripture were the definitive proof of a deity, the existence of conflicting religious texts undermines any single scripture’s claim to ultimate truth. Lack of External Verification: There is no empirical or objective evidence directly linking the content of scriptures to divine revelation. Claims made in scriptures-such as miracles, divine interventions, or the creation of the universe-are not verifiable through scientific or historical methods. Without such external validation, these texts remain as products of belief systems, rather than objective proofs of divine existence. So,while scriptures are valuable sources of religious belief and tradition, their human authorship, internal inconsistencies, and lack of external verification limit their use as definitive proof of God’s existence.
@highpriestofseti Rubbish! Evolution is the dumbest theory of all time with not a shred of evidence. And even if we did evolve, whatever we evolved from had to come from somewhere. Matter cannot create itself. Life cannot create itself!
@@BreadofLifeCommunity Oh wow, guess you never even finished kindergarten, do some research: 1. Evidence for Evolution Evolution is one of the most well-supported theories in science, backed by a wide array of evidence from multiple fields: Fossil Record: The fossil record provides a chronological account of the changes in species over time. Transitional fossils, like Tiktaalik (between fish and amphibians) or Archaeopteryx (between reptiles and birds), demonstrate the gradual evolution of species. Genetics: The discovery of DNA has provided overwhelming evidence for common ancestry. All living organisms share a universal genetic code. The similarities in DNA sequences between humans and other primates (e.g., humans share over 98% of their DNA with chimpanzees) confirm evolutionary relationships. Comparative Anatomy: Structures like the forelimbs of whales, bats, humans, and birds have different functions but share a common bone structure, showing that they evolved from a common ancestor. Observed Evolution: Evolution isn't just a historical process. It’s observable today. For example, bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics through natural selection. Similarly, the diversity of dog breeds was achieved through artificial selection, a form of guided evolution. 2. Matter and the Origin of Life The claim that "matter cannot create itself" and "life cannot create itself" raises valid philosophical and scientific questions, but evolution doesn't claim to explain the origin of matter or life itself. Evolution explains the diversity of life once life already exists. The origin of life (abiogenesis) and the origin of the universe (cosmology) are separate scientific fields, with research ongoing in both areas. For the origin of the universe: Big Bang Theory: Scientific consensus holds that the universe began around 13.8 billion years ago from an extremely dense and hot state. This theory is supported by evidence such as the cosmic microwave background radiation and the redshift of distant galaxies. Quantum Mechanics: In quantum physics, particles can spontaneously appear and disappear in a vacuum due to fluctuations. This suggests that under the right conditions, the universe’s "matter" could have arisen from a quantum fluctuation. For the origin of life: Abiogenesis: While still a hypothesis, abiogenesis suggests that life could have arisen from non-life through natural processes. Laboratory experiments (e.g., the Miller-Urey experiment) have shown that organic molecules (the building blocks of life) can form from inorganic compounds under the right conditions. More recent research explores how RNA molecules, capable of self-replication, may have been the first step towards life. 3. Life Cannot Create Itself? It's important to clarify that life today doesn't "create itself" from scratch. Evolution describes how life changes and diversifies, not how it starts. The origin of life likely involved simple chemical reactions that became increasingly complex over millions of years, leading to self-replicating molecules and eventually cellular life. 4. Misconception about Evolution and Religion It’s also worth mentioning that evolution does not inherently contradict religious beliefs. Many religious groups accept evolution as a scientific explanation of biodiversity. The Catholic Church, for example, acknowledges evolution as compatible with faith, considering it a means by which God could have created life. Conclusion Evolution is supported by substantial evidence across several scientific disciplines. The origin of matter and life are questions that fall under cosmology and abiogenesis, not evolution itself. Current scientific models explain how life might have arisen naturally, and research continues in these areas. Thus, the claim that evolution lacks evidence or is the "dumbest theory" misrepresents the overwhelming scientific support behind it.
God into the world and preach the gospel unto all creation. ❤❤❤
Amen!
Wake up from your fantasy dream and come back to reality.
The claim that scriptures prove the existence of God is often critiqued based on the fact that they were written by human beings, not directly by a deity. Here’s why:
Human Authorship: Scriptures from various religious traditions, such as the Bible, Quran, and others, are all products of human authorship. Even if believers hold that the authors were inspired by a divine source, the physical act of writing, compiling, translating, and transmitting these texts was done by humans. Because humans are fallible, this raises questions about the accuracy and bias inherent in the text.
Circular Reasoning: Using scripture to prove God's existence can be seen as a circular argument. It follows this basic structure:
Premise: The scriptures say that God exists.
Conclusion: Therefore, God exists. The problem is that the premise assumes the truth of what it's trying to prove. In philosophy and logic, this kind of argument is invalid because it doesn't rely on independent evidence, just the text itself.
Cultural and Historical Context: Scriptures emerged in specific historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts. Many scholars argue that these texts reflect the worldview, morality, and knowledge of the time in which they were written. This suggests that they are not neutral, timeless revelations from a divine source but are deeply influenced by human society and the limitations of human understanding during those eras.
Divergence Across Scriptures: Different religions have different scriptures, many of which contradict each other on fundamental theological and metaphysical claims. For example, the concept of God in Christianity (the Trinity) differs from the concept in Islam (strict monotheism), and both differ from the Hindu understanding of the divine (which can be polytheistic or pantheistic). If scripture were the definitive proof of a deity, the existence of conflicting religious texts undermines any single scripture’s claim to ultimate truth.
Lack of External Verification: There is no empirical or objective evidence directly linking the content of scriptures to divine revelation. Claims made in scriptures-such as miracles, divine interventions, or the creation of the universe-are not verifiable through scientific or historical methods. Without such external validation, these texts remain as products of belief systems, rather than objective proofs of divine existence.
So,while scriptures are valuable sources of religious belief and tradition, their human authorship, internal inconsistencies, and lack of external verification limit their use as definitive proof of God’s existence.
@@highpriestofseti You are the definitive proof that God exists. Creation is evidence of a creator!
@@BreadofLifeCommunity we are not created, we evolved!!
@highpriestofseti Rubbish! Evolution is the dumbest theory of all time with not a shred of evidence. And even if we did evolve, whatever we evolved from had to come from somewhere. Matter cannot create itself. Life cannot create itself!
@@BreadofLifeCommunity Oh wow, guess you never even finished kindergarten, do some research: 1. Evidence for Evolution
Evolution is one of the most well-supported theories in science, backed by a wide array of evidence from multiple fields:
Fossil Record: The fossil record provides a chronological account of the changes in species over time. Transitional fossils, like Tiktaalik (between fish and amphibians) or Archaeopteryx (between reptiles and birds), demonstrate the gradual evolution of species.
Genetics: The discovery of DNA has provided overwhelming evidence for common ancestry. All living organisms share a universal genetic code. The similarities in DNA sequences between humans and other primates (e.g., humans share over 98% of their DNA with chimpanzees) confirm evolutionary relationships.
Comparative Anatomy: Structures like the forelimbs of whales, bats, humans, and birds have different functions but share a common bone structure, showing that they evolved from a common ancestor.
Observed Evolution: Evolution isn't just a historical process. It’s observable today. For example, bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics through natural selection. Similarly, the diversity of dog breeds was achieved through artificial selection, a form of guided evolution.
2. Matter and the Origin of Life
The claim that "matter cannot create itself" and "life cannot create itself" raises valid philosophical and scientific questions, but evolution doesn't claim to explain the origin of matter or life itself. Evolution explains the diversity of life once life already exists. The origin of life (abiogenesis) and the origin of the universe (cosmology) are separate scientific fields, with research ongoing in both areas.
For the origin of the universe:
Big Bang Theory: Scientific consensus holds that the universe began around 13.8 billion years ago from an extremely dense and hot state. This theory is supported by evidence such as the cosmic microwave background radiation and the redshift of distant galaxies.
Quantum Mechanics: In quantum physics, particles can spontaneously appear and disappear in a vacuum due to fluctuations. This suggests that under the right conditions, the universe’s "matter" could have arisen from a quantum fluctuation.
For the origin of life:
Abiogenesis: While still a hypothesis, abiogenesis suggests that life could have arisen from non-life through natural processes. Laboratory experiments (e.g., the Miller-Urey experiment) have shown that organic molecules (the building blocks of life) can form from inorganic compounds under the right conditions. More recent research explores how RNA molecules, capable of self-replication, may have been the first step towards life.
3. Life Cannot Create Itself?
It's important to clarify that life today doesn't "create itself" from scratch. Evolution describes how life changes and diversifies, not how it starts. The origin of life likely involved simple chemical reactions that became increasingly complex over millions of years, leading to self-replicating molecules and eventually cellular life.
4. Misconception about Evolution and Religion
It’s also worth mentioning that evolution does not inherently contradict religious beliefs. Many religious groups accept evolution as a scientific explanation of biodiversity. The Catholic Church, for example, acknowledges evolution as compatible with faith, considering it a means by which God could have created life.
Conclusion
Evolution is supported by substantial evidence across several scientific disciplines.
The origin of matter and life are questions that fall under cosmology and abiogenesis, not evolution itself.
Current scientific models explain how life might have arisen naturally, and research continues in these areas.
Thus, the claim that evolution lacks evidence or is the "dumbest theory" misrepresents the overwhelming scientific support behind it.