Why has religion retained its appeal?

[Halibut]

You seem to have an argument for everything. Everything but the illogical theories of scientists that is.

 

Which illogical theories did you have in mind?

[Anna B]

So for the 3rd time. Why do you believe it exists?

 

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Yep, awkward isn't it?

 

Doesn't mean there is no entity though, does it?

[SnailyBoy]

Doesn't mean there is no entity though, does it?

 

That's shifting the burden of proof.

 

Those who claim the entity exists have the burden to prove it.

Edited July 30, 2018 by SnailyBoy

[Obelix]

Doesn't mean there is no entity though, does it?

 

This is just a rehashing of the Teapot theory.

 

Or the Flying Spaghetti Monster....

 

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Which illogical theories did you have in mind?

 

I think perhaps he means ones that he cannot understand - which is not really the same as illogical...

[Cyclone]

You seem to have an argument for everything. Everything but the illogical theories of scientists that is.

 

If there's an illogical argument it should be very easy for you to demonstrate that.

[janie48]

"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary.

To one without faith, no explanation is possible."

 

Saint Thomas Aquinas.

[SnailyBoy]

"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary.

To one without faith, no explanation is possible."

 

Saint Thomas Aquinas.

 

Explain away.

[janie48]

Explain away.

 

I've just explained.

[danot]

If there's an illogical argument it should be very easy for you to demonstrate that.

 

 

 

1) There is something far greater than myself at work.

 

2) Some refer to the something as nature.

 

3) Some refer to the something as God.

 

 

4) Some refer to the something as the universe.

 

 

5) Some believe this something sprang into existence from out of nowhere.

 

6) Some believe this something must have always existed.

 

Would anyone care to point out which, if any, of the above claims are logical and explain why you believe it to be logical?

Edited July 30, 2018 by danot

[SnailyBoy]

I've just explained.

 

Explain why faith requires no explanation.