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  • P Paul Watson

    I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

    regards, Percival Watson Ireland & South Africa

    Shog9 wrote:

    I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.

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    Marc Clifton
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    Percival Watson wrote:

    I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

    That's a very interesting question, in what would constitute "conclusive". But for now, I'll sit back and enjoy watching science figure out things like dark matter and dark energy. :) Marc

    Thyme In The Country

    People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
    There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
    People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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    • R Rama Krishna Vavilala

      Pete O`Hanlon wrote:

      this post has gotten really

      Having used the g-word, do you still expect that Chris will help you?

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      Pete OHanlon
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      Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:

      Having used the g-word

      I believe in a higher power. Well, doesn't Chris qualify as a higher power?:-D

      the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
      Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.

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      • P Paul Watson

        I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

        regards, Percival Watson Ireland & South Africa

        Shog9 wrote:

        I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.

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        Wjousts
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        Percival Watson wrote:

        I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

        No. People's capacity for self delusion is unlimited. No matter what is discovered, there will be people that won't believe it. This is why there are people who believe that UFOs are regularly visiting Earth just to mess with hicks, that the US never went to the moon and that they are the next American Idol, despite all evidence to the contrary.

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          Percival Watson wrote:

          I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

          That's a very interesting question, in what would constitute "conclusive". But for now, I'll sit back and enjoy watching science figure out things like dark matter and dark energy. :) Marc

          Thyme In The Country

          People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
          There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
          People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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          Paul Watson
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          Marc Clifton wrote:

          But for now, I'll sit back and enjoy watching science figure out things like dark matter and dark energy

          Are you being genuine or are you hinting that science is on a wild goose chase and the answer is God? I didn't take you for the type who thinks God micromanages the universe. I took you more for the type that thinks God create the universe and its rules and then let it run. In the latter dark matter and dark energy may exist and be found by science. In the former, not.

          regards, Percival Watson Ireland & South Africa

          Shog9 wrote:

          I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.

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            Percival Watson wrote:

            I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

            No. People's capacity for self delusion is unlimited. No matter what is discovered, there will be people that won't believe it. This is why there are people who believe that UFOs are regularly visiting Earth just to mess with hicks, that the US never went to the moon and that they are the next American Idol, despite all evidence to the contrary.

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            Paul Watson
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            Wjousts wrote:

            and that they are the next American Idol, despite all evidence to the contrary.

            Sadly all the evidence shows the current American Idol had no evidence of becoming it.

            regards, Percival Watson Ireland & South Africa

            Shog9 wrote:

            I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.

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            • P Pete OHanlon

              Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:

              Having used the g-word

              I believe in a higher power. Well, doesn't Chris qualify as a higher power?:-D

              the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
              Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.

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              CastorTiu
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              Do you want high power, chew a high tension power line. :-D

              -- If you think the chess rules are not fair, first beat Anand, Kasparov and Karpov then you can change them. Moral is, don't question the work of others if you don't know the reason why they did it.

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              • P Paul Watson

                Marc Clifton wrote:

                But for now, I'll sit back and enjoy watching science figure out things like dark matter and dark energy

                Are you being genuine or are you hinting that science is on a wild goose chase and the answer is God? I didn't take you for the type who thinks God micromanages the universe. I took you more for the type that thinks God create the universe and its rules and then let it run. In the latter dark matter and dark energy may exist and be found by science. In the former, not.

                regards, Percival Watson Ireland & South Africa

                Shog9 wrote:

                I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.

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                Marc Clifton
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                Percival Watson wrote:

                Are you being genuine or are you hinting that science is on a wild goose chase and the answer is God?

                No, I was being genuine. There absolutely is a physical explanation for dark matter and dark energy. Marc

                Thyme In The Country

                People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
                There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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                • A Andy Brummer

                  So what's your point? That's got to be the most Milquetoast attempt at stirring up some kind of religion vs science debate/flame I've seen. Way below your usual standard. D-

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                  Andy Brummer wrote:

                  That's got to be the most Milquetoast attempt at stirring up some kind of religion vs science debate/flame I've seen.

                  I had no intention of stirring up a debate. I was just making a point, with regards to my opinion on the matter.

                  Andy Brummer wrote:

                  Way below your usual standard. D-

                  I'm full of surprises. :) Marc

                  Thyme In The Country

                  People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
                  There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                  People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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                  • M Marc Clifton

                    Percival Watson wrote:

                    What is the one thing everyone should learn about science?[^]

                    That without God, there would be no science. Have at it, folks! Maybe someone will mark this as spam or abuse. :-D Marc

                    Thyme In The Country

                    People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
                    There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                    People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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                    Gary Kirkham
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                    Marc Clifton wrote:

                    without God, there would be no science.

                    Amen :) I find it fascinating that some feel that God should somehow be able to be described or quantified by that which He created. It's kind of like trying to use a shadow to describe the inner depths of that which cast it.

                    Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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                    • P Paul Watson

                      What is the one thing everyone should learn about science?[^]

                      regards, Percival Watson Ireland & South Africa

                      Shog9 wrote:

                      I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.

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                      code frog 0
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                      That Paul = Percival?;P

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                        Percival Watson wrote:

                        I wonder if science will ever find a proof that is conclusive on God, one that every rational being will accept.

                        No. People's capacity for self delusion is unlimited. No matter what is discovered, there will be people that won't believe it. This is why there are people who believe that UFOs are regularly visiting Earth just to mess with hicks, that the US never went to the moon and that they are the next American Idol, despite all evidence to the contrary.

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                        Shog9 0
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                        Wjousts wrote:

                        that the US never went to the moon

                        Fixed that for ya...

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                        • M Marc Clifton

                          Andy Brummer wrote:

                          That's got to be the most Milquetoast attempt at stirring up some kind of religion vs science debate/flame I've seen.

                          I had no intention of stirring up a debate. I was just making a point, with regards to my opinion on the matter.

                          Andy Brummer wrote:

                          Way below your usual standard. D-

                          I'm full of surprises. :) Marc

                          Thyme In The Country

                          People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
                          There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                          People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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                          Shog9 0
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                          Marc Clifton wrote:

                          I was just making a point, with regards to my opinion on the matter.

                          You bastard! :rolleyes:

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                          • G Gary Kirkham

                            Marc Clifton wrote:

                            without God, there would be no science.

                            Amen :) I find it fascinating that some feel that God should somehow be able to be described or quantified by that which He created. It's kind of like trying to use a shadow to describe the inner depths of that which cast it.

                            Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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                            Judah Gabriel Himango
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                            Gary Kirkham wrote:

                            It's kind of like trying to use a shadow to describe the inner depths of that which cast it.

                            That's an interesting way of looking at it, Gary. I'll have to remember that one, thanks.

                            Tech, life, family, faith: Give me a visit. I'm currently blogging about: Check out this cutie The apostle Paul, modernly speaking: Epistles of Paul Judah Himango

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                              Gary Kirkham wrote:

                              It's kind of like trying to use a shadow to describe the inner depths of that which cast it.

                              That's an interesting way of looking at it, Gary. I'll have to remember that one, thanks.

                              Tech, life, family, faith: Give me a visit. I'm currently blogging about: Check out this cutie The apostle Paul, modernly speaking: Epistles of Paul Judah Himango

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                              Gary Kirkham
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                              You're welcome.

                              Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read

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                              • M Marc Clifton

                                Andy Brummer wrote:

                                That's got to be the most Milquetoast attempt at stirring up some kind of religion vs science debate/flame I've seen.

                                I had no intention of stirring up a debate. I was just making a point, with regards to my opinion on the matter.

                                Andy Brummer wrote:

                                Way below your usual standard. D-

                                I'm full of surprises. :) Marc

                                Thyme In The Country

                                People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
                                There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                                People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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                                Andy Brummer
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                                Marc Clifton wrote:

                                I was just making a point

                                Again, what was the point, because I totally missed it. ;P Keep in mind that I only care about science the process, not popular culture's take on something most people don't understand.

                                Using the GridView is like trying to explain to someone else how to move a third person's hands in order to tie your shoelaces for you. -Chris Maunder

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                                • M Marc Clifton

                                  Percival Watson wrote:

                                  What is the one thing everyone should learn about science?[^]

                                  That without God, there would be no science. Have at it, folks! Maybe someone will mark this as spam or abuse. :-D Marc

                                  Thyme In The Country

                                  People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
                                  There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                                  People who say that they will refactor their code later to make it "good" don't understand refactoring, nor the art and craft of programming. -- Josh Smith

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                                  Many seem to feel that scientists are Godless atheists with no soul. Many, many scientists see their work as bringing them closer to God - to being able to see more of His creation, to understand it at a deeper level that would otherwise be possible. Science is beautiful - it's art. You think you do well when you're in the zone coding for 16 hrs a day? Imagine focusing on a single equation, a single molecule or a single cellular structure for 20 years. Now that is focus, is passion. Is love.

                                  cheers, Chris Maunder

                                  CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                  • P Pete OHanlon

                                    Well, the sequencing around this post has gotten really screwed up. What's going on Chris?

                                    the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                                    Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.

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                                    Chris Maunder
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                                    Pete O`Hanlon wrote:

                                    Well, the sequencing around this post has become really screwed up

                                    Just a little secret here: I actually have a big button on my screen that says "fix up forums". Sometimes I use that power for good. Sometimes for bad. I am fickle.

                                    cheers, Chris Maunder

                                    CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                      Wjousts wrote:

                                      that the US never went to the moon

                                      Fixed that for ya...

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                                      Wjousts
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                                      Shog9 wrote:

                                      Fixed that for ya...

                                      I rest my case...

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                                      • P PIEBALDconsult

                                        Cooking is not a science.

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                                        RoswellNX
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                                        PIEBALDconsult wrote:

                                        Cooking is not a science.

                                        Depends on what you cook...cooking meth is a bit more scientific, since you need to know some chemistry to do it right. Otherwise you end up with a very impure product. Roswell

                                        "Angelinos -- excuse me. There will be civility today."
                                        Antonio VillaRaigosa
                                        City Mayor, Los Angeles, CA

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                                        • C Chris Maunder

                                          Pete O`Hanlon wrote:

                                          Well, the sequencing around this post has become really screwed up

                                          Just a little secret here: I actually have a big button on my screen that says "fix up forums". Sometimes I use that power for good. Sometimes for bad. I am fickle.

                                          cheers, Chris Maunder

                                          CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                          Pete OHanlon
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                                          It's nice to know that you don't abuse your position.:-D

                                          the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
                                          Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.

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