Why can't we all just appreciate life, nature, our wonderful planet and the beautiful people & creatures we share it with, instead of wasting time arguing Evolution v Creation?
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Jess28090
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Well, I personally don't believe that debate and argumentation gets anyone very far. That having been said, knowing where one comes from tells you where you are going. One's beliefs are the driving force behind their decision making process, and at the core of these beliefs is a person's understanding of from where they originate. If you believe in God, then you are obligated to recognize and show appreciation for the privilege of being alive. If not, then you reason from there. It totally affects the way you look at life.
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Because people are fickle, ignorant beings who don't live with nature; we pave over it.
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just because you seek true knowledge doesn't mean you don't appreciate life. I'm sure we could take time out of our facebook schedule to debate things like this ;)
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True. "Hedgehogs. Why can't they just SHARE the hedge!" (Voted the funniest line of 2009 in Edinburgh)
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The ability to appreciate life, nature, etc. is not a given -- it develops as an individual matures and refines their ability to *see* things as they are. To some degree, that maturing is a process that involves trying out different viewpoints and engaging in lively debates, etc. As the process of cognitive development causes the shedding of superstitions and misconceptions, ones' intellectual appreciation of life reinforces their perceptual appreciation of life... the tapestry becomes richer for being understood better. Far from detracting, these arguments offer the potential to expand the mind, and thereby the capacity to appreciate.
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Perhaps it is because we are so busy trying to make a living and raising a family that we can't seem to find time to stop and smell the roses. It seems to change as you get older. Things you once ignored become more important.
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I don't see the point in arguing over evolution or creation. You can't have one with out the other. Creation and evolution belong together.
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It's not really evolution vs. creation. The Bible mentions evolution (or one type of it). The reason we argue, is because our brains give us little "rewards" in the form of hormones when we see things we greatly agree with, or disagree with. When a Christian sees someone calling their religion false, their brain secretes a hormone that gets them to argue back, doing so causes the release of more hormones. The cycle never ends. We are wired to argue.
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i do appreciate and i don't debate --> to each his own +5
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I try to appreciate it as much as possible. It's not a waste of time. Particularly if one is attempting to teach kids science. As opposed to those who want their mythology taught as if it science.
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That would be lovely. As soon as creationists stop trying to spread their word and teach it in public schools - I'll be happy to talk about peace and happiness. +5
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