I have a proposition for you.

Consider this carefully:

If we're not creations of a 'supernatural' God who put us into the universe, it would follow that we naturally came out of the universe, and that we are therefore a natural expression of the universe, correct?

If you agree to that, then consider this:

In a universe of purely mindless mechanisms, how can the mind exist? In a universe that is composed of purely unconscious, unintelligent, 'dead' matter, how can life, consciousness and intelligence exist?

It's utterly illogical to me that life, consciousness and intelligence are somehow expressions of a dead, unconscious, unintelligent universe. To say, they 'just happened' as an isolated fluke seems just as much of a cop out as saying "God did it." ... in fact, to me, it makes even less sense. At least the supernatural God hypothesis suggests that our attributes are an expression of God's attributes, rather than coming out of nowhere.

But then maybe you can explain how this makes sense to you? :stoned:
afghooey Reviewed by afghooey on . For all o'you atheists out there... I have a proposition for you. Consider this carefully: If we're not creations of a 'supernatural' God who put us into the universe, it would follow that we naturally came out of the universe, and that we are therefore a natural expression of the universe, correct? If you agree to that, then consider this: In a universe of purely mindless mechanisms, how can the mind exist? In a universe that is composed of purely unconscious, unintelligent, 'dead' matter, how can life, Rating: 5