Fascinating range of opinions. Just as the poll was simplistic, so the answers.( Sometimes the greatest sophistication is found in an appreciation of that which is SIMPLE.)
The more developed the theory of why there is no Theos, the less developed the proof offered. I think I know why. We are taught in our halls of higher learning that all things were created from nothing by mere chance and some cosmic accident. Yet, everything made by man has a developed methodology to it and must be governed by the germane to that method. (Physics, Medicine, chemistry, etc) All have laws, yet we refuse to accept that these same laws MUST be obeyed by the universe as well. For instance. We believe that a primordial gas explosion out in the cosmos produced millions of fully developed species, which have some how turned into other things in order to "adapt" to laws which we believe can be suspended at our whim. That being the case, I should be able to throw a hand grenade into my garage and drive a Bentley out of the rubble. Don't pooh-pooh it so fast. According to "science", that is what happened in the Big bang. Perfect organization from pure chaos.
It takes more faith to believe in THAT than it does to believe in God. And with less proof that is provided in the Bible. Yet, most "educated" (Or to be more accurate in terms of modern U.S Matriculation - INDOCTRINATED) types would rather dismiss god than dismiss order from chaos because if there IS a God, they must follow the rules of GOD. This is slavery to the indoctrinated mind. As is indoctrination, but we don't mind THAT because we believe that we are FREE.
Think black slaves back in America back in 1776. That's about how "free" you are in the plan of the God of this world. (If you follow my paradigm.)
There is a god of order and a God of chaos.
You all feel free to choose which one you will worship and follow. I can't choose for you.
The more developed the theory of why there is no Theos, the less developed the proof offered. I think I know why. We are taught in our halls of higher learning that all things were created from nothing by mere chance and some cosmic accident. Yet, everything made by man has a developed methodology to it and must be governed by the germane to that method. (Physics, Medicine, chemistry, etc) All have laws, yet we refuse to accept that these same laws MUST be obeyed by the universe as well. For instance. We believe that a primordial gas explosion out in the cosmos produced millions of fully developed species, which have some how turned into other things in order to "adapt" to laws which we believe can be suspended at our whim. That being the case, I should be able to throw a hand grenade into my garage and drive a Bentley out of the rubble. Don't pooh-pooh it so fast. According to "science", that is what happened in the Big bang. Perfect organization from pure chaos.
It takes more faith to believe in THAT than it does to believe in God. And with less proof that is provided in the Bible. Yet, most "educated" (Or to be more accurate in terms of modern U.S Matriculation - INDOCTRINATED) types would rather dismiss god than dismiss order from chaos because if there IS a God, they must follow the rules of GOD. This is slavery to the indoctrinated mind. As is indoctrination, but we don't mind THAT because we believe that we are FREE.
Think black slaves back in America back in 1776. That's about how "free" you are in the plan of the God of this world. (If you follow my paradigm.)
There is a god of order and a God of chaos.
You all feel free to choose which one you will worship and follow. I can't choose for you.
Shalom