religion

[Glenzig]

Belief in something without evidence or proof.

So kind of like this.

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They may develop a new strand of bacteria in their gut to extract more nutrients for food or something similar so yes...they may end up being able to eat less than the humans you see there.

[leewong]

Originally Posted by Neyphlite [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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"I didn't say I had faith in a higher power I said I believe in higher powers and it is not up to you what I can believe in."

You are right. I said you have faith not belief. Which is exactly what you have. You can misuse the word belief all you want but that doesnt change the fact that you have faith not belief.

I like how you cherry picked the definition. Word are defined by context though:

Belief -conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence.

Context..words are defined by their context.

Were you persuaded of the truth or existence of a higher power? How is that possible to be persuaded without evidence? The definition you cherry picked does not apply. You have faith a higher power exists.

[leewong]

Originally Posted by Glenzig [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Belief in something without evidence or proof.

So kind of like this.

That statement was merely an illustration of what could happen. Nice try though. I never claimed I believed it would happen. I claimed it was possible. Nothing more, nothing less.

[RobotElvis]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I agree as well. It is important to make a distinction between faith and belief though. I can have faith that the Cubs will win the world series just as you can have faith that a God exists. Belief requires some tangible evidence, though. Faith requires none.

I think any atheist would agree that the chances of god existing is higher than the cubs winning the World Series.

[leewong]

Originally Posted by RobotElvis [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think any atheist would agree that the chances of god existing is higher than the cubs winning the World Series.

Lol, for the first time I think I agree with you.

[Neyphlite]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

"I didn't say I had faith in a higher power I said I believe in higher powers and it is not up to you what I can believe in."

You are right. I said you have faith not belief. Which is exactly what you have. You can misuse the word belief all you want but that doesnt change the fact that you have faith not belief.

I like how you cherry picked the definition. Word are defined by context though:

Belief -conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence.

Context..words are defined by their context.

Were you persuaded of the truth or existence of a higher power? How is that possible to be persuaded without evidence? The definition you cherry picked does not apply. You have faith a higher power exists.

Sorry I Forgot That You Know Me And Everything Ive Seen In Life. I Have In Fact Had Real Paranormal Experiences In Well Known Haunted Places The Have Lead Me To BELIEVE That There Are Higher Powers At Work In Our World.

[RobotElvis]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Lol, for the first time I think I agree with you.

Yesssssss!

[leewong]

Originally Posted by Neyphlite [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Sorry I Forgot That You Know Me And Everything Ive Seen In Life. I Have In Fact Had Real Paranormal Experiences In Well Known Haunted Places The Have Lead Me To BELIEVE That There Are Higher Powers At Work In Our World.

Personal anecdotes are not evidence.

1. You could be mistaken

2. You could have been fooled by someone

3. You could be delusional

4. You could be lying

[Toofliss]

Originally Posted by Neyphlite [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The problem here is that closed minded people associate faith with religion. Faith is not just for religion. You don't need to be religious to have faith in something.

Bingo! One of the better posts I've read - wish I had been able to phrase it this way.

[leewong]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Personal anecdotes are not evidence.

1. You could be mistaken

2. You could have been fooled by someone

3. You could be delusional

4. You could be lying

Ever watch the show Ghost Hunters? Nuff said.