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Heiden and Einstein both suffered greatly, at the hands of the Nazi's.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 13, 2008 at 5:58 AM | link to this | reply

circles of histpry is intersting, we can look at hyden the composer, and einstein for more examples of the same thing.

posted by thecryptkeeper on May 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Always glad to inspire others
kooka:  thanks for the compliment, and again for the inspiration.  You inspire me quite often--I've said it many times before, but the posts by the "non-believers" hands down inspire the most on this site.  Alternate viewpoints are good for the soul.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 11, 2008 at 8:36 AM | link to this | reply

Moon: I certainly believe that Love is the most powerful force on earth.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 11, 2008 at 8:33 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Science is, and has always been

Actually, Sira, while your concluding statement is true, the claim that religion is always at odds with science really isn't true. Certain theories might have caused a stir, but to make this very broad claim to blanket all the centuries is inaccurate, considering that quite a bit of science was conducted within the walls of monestaries and church-run universities. 

Consider Intelligent Design theory (a fancy name for that archaic science of "creationism").  Half of the religious world rejects it officially, clearly realizing that there's a difference between philosophy and science.  It's really a splinter faction of Christianity that tried to resurrect this theory, and through their dogged promotion are continuing to infect society with their misinformation, much to the chagrin of various Religious groups.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 10, 2008 at 6:57 AM | link to this | reply

Always glad to inspire others
And this was a well written post.

posted by kooka_lives on May 9, 2008 at 7:09 PM | link to this | reply

...and today the discoveries of subquantum physics challenge our notions (gained through our direct physical experience) about the very nature of reality...there is no longer any concrete physicality...foundation...on which to stand...to me it is a glorification of Spirit...or energy...or the "4 forces of Nature"...or whatever you like to call it...personally, I like to call it "Love".... Moon

posted by magic_moon on May 9, 2008 at 4:09 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Very well done, Fine Young Theologian!
strat---not a chance.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 9, 2008 at 12:21 PM | link to this | reply

Science is, and has always been

a threat to the church. It gives people viable, provable alternatives to what the church views as being the cornerstones of faith.

That God created Man in his image. That God created the world from nothing.

But with knowledge comes power, and a perceived freedom from the religious rules that governed life. People no longer had to accept the truth that the church provided, because science had given them something new to believe in.

But what the church failed (fails) to see, is that true faith in God is not based on what He did, but rather what He stands for--love, hope, kindness. People don't have to believe in creationism to believe that God exists.

After all, someone had to create the apes...

posted by Sira890 on May 9, 2008 at 11:04 AM | link to this | reply

Very well done, Fine Young Theologian!
Why the h*ll don't you run for pope, already. Somebody needs to put the Vatican's ear in gear, so to speak...

posted by strat on May 9, 2008 at 10:24 AM | link to this | reply

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Hi sam!  thanks for reading, and for the compliment.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 9, 2008 at 6:16 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Smart young singer
hi Solita, thanks for reading!

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 9, 2008 at 6:12 AM | link to this | reply

A very good essay. You presented your thoughts in a manner that made a ton of sense. It is the Spirit that is the most important for me as well.   sam

posted by sam444 on May 9, 2008 at 5:18 AM | link to this | reply

Smart young singer
And in the End they ALL answered to him And met in the sky there is defintely a common place for as all!!Solita 

posted by ace2inspire on May 9, 2008 at 5:15 AM | link to this | reply