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90+% of all humans have/do believe in something you don't. You may call it a magical unicorn on Venus, if you like. Doesn't really matter. What matters is why you believe it DOESN'T exist, when, for most of us, it's just assumed.

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07-07-2012 , 11:03 PM

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Neither would it say there isn't a magical unicorn living on Venus. Both are equally plausible according to that logic. The difference is that science actually proves things.

How are both equally plausible according to that logic? Why are you saying that 'science proves things' like it has any relevance to what you are saying?

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07-07-2012 , 11:05 PM

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Most people believed the world was flat at one point in history. Today, only the republicans do. What is your point?

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07-07-2012 , 11:08 PM

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Most people believed the world was flat at one point in history. Today, only the republicans do. What is your point?

An analogy is that science hasn't proved life exists elsewhere, so you're claiming life doesn't exist elsewhere.

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07-07-2012 , 11:15 PM

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Most people believed the world was flat

How much deeper can you dig your hole?

"Most" people you are talking about didn't know, didn't care, and the thought probably never entered their mind. But they did believe in God. Something you still aren't sure about. I'd say they were already a step ahead of you.

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07-07-2012 , 11:16 PM

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An analogy is that science hasn't proved life exists elsewhere, so you're claiming life doesn't exist elsewhere.

Not necessarily, NASA has proof that many planets orbit a star like ours by direct observation through a telescope. So it's very likely that life does exist elsewhere. Do you have observation of God through a telescope?

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07-07-2012 , 11:24 PM

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Not necessarily, NASA has proof that many planets orbit a star like ours by direct observation through a telescope. So it's very likely that life does exist elsewhere. Do you have observation of God through a telescope?

You can't state this.

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07-07-2012 , 11:27 PM

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There is evidence that there are planets that orbit stars at distances that would produce potentially habitable environments. Thus it is possible that life similar to that on earth could exist. "Very likely" is sloppy and not something a scientist would say.

I have to ask: Groggy, how old are you?

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07-07-2012 , 11:29 PM

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You can't state this.

LOL.

I just noticed "Dexter's table". Is that new or did I just not notice it before?

I watched that show a few times but I confess, in the end it creeped me out too much.

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07-07-2012 , 11:34 PM

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I don't claim to be a scientist. I created this thread with a simple question that still has not been answered by anyone that is intellectually honest.

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07-07-2012 , 11:35 PM

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LOL.

I just noticed "Dexter's table". Is that new or did I just not notice it before?

I watched that show a few times but I confess, in the end it creeped me out too much.

The location is pretty old, two years or so. On the whole I don't watch much dramatic television, but have the first 5 seasons of Dexter on DVD/Blu-Ray. Seasons 2 & 4 are great TV.

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07-07-2012 , 11:36 PM

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I don't claim to be a scientist. I created this thread with a simple question that still has not been answered by anyone that is intellectually honest.

The wheels on the bus go round and round.

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07-07-2012 , 11:40 PM

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There is evidence that there are planets that orbit stars at distances that would produce potentially habitable environments. Thus it is possible that life similar to that on earth could exist.

Have they found one that isn't a gas planet, that actually has a surface? I haven't been keeping up, obviously.

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07-07-2012 , 11:41 PM

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I created this thread with a simple question that still has not been answered by anyone that is intellectually honest.

Are you a ******? Serious question.

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07-07-2012 , 11:42 PM

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Have they found one that isn't a gas planet, that actually has a surface? I haven't been keeping up, obviously.

Kepler-22b?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler-22b

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"...suggesting Kepler-22b does not have Earth-like composition. It is likely to have a more volatile-rich composition with a liquid or gaseous outer shell."

****!

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07-07-2012 , 11:42 PM

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I created this thread ... that s... not ... intellectually honest.

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07-07-2012 , 11:48 PM

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Are you a ******? Serious question.

You should probably keep it civil. He may be a kid. Clearly he is not staying with the debate very well, but the kind thing to do is just let this thread go quietly into oblivion.

I realize that me recommending civility may not seem quite right, but I am trying.

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07-07-2012 , 11:50 PM

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Kepler-22b?

Well (after reading the link, and seeing your edit) we seem to be getting closer anyway. At least there are some serious possibilities with this one.

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07-07-2012 , 11:53 PM

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You should probably keep it civil. He may be a kid.

I've been trying, really really hard. But sometimes, you just need to ask the obvious questions.

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07-07-2012 , 11:57 PM

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I've been trying, really really hard. But sometimes, you just need to ask the obvious questions.

Methinks your air conditioner is broken.

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07-08-2012 , 12:12 AM

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Methinks your air conditioner is broken.

Dude, it's been 110+ heat index for 4-days. It takes a toll.

I'm simply offering a logical hypothesis. GrogTard can refute if he wishes.

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07-08-2012 , 08:02 AM

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Zeus, Mohammad, Jesus...what's the difference? They're all man made. Why is it so difficult for Christians to understand this simple logic?

What did these other gods ever do for you?

Jesus Christ died for me personally.

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07-08-2012 , 03:29 PM

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What did these other gods ever do for you?

Jesus Christ died for me personally.

If Jesus didn't die for me, and has done equally no things for me like the other gods. Then What?

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07-08-2012 , 03:41 PM

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If Jesus didn't die for me, and has done equally no things for me like the other gods. Then What?

Not only that, but the idea that Jesus made some huge sacrifice is almost laughable. I will personally volunteer to be crucified right now if I get to go to heaven as second in command. I'm sure most everyone would take the same deal.

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07-08-2012 , 03:52 PM

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This is theologically wrong (according to orthodoxy). Jesus didn't die to become God, but was already God from the beginning. (I think Mormons take this differently.)

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