-------Original Message------- From: Erik Reuter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Saying that
for hundreds or thousands of years, no one has publicized a repeatable experiment demonstrating the existence of some god, therefore, for all practical purposes, god does not exist seems much closer to a scientific statement than a faith statement. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What about the "Divine Clockmaker" theory of God? i.e. that God set the universe into motion with some kind of divine plan, but essentially does not interfere in day-to-day existence on Earth. I believe that this theory is also compatible with belief in life-ever-after and salvation (but I'm sure Dan M. will correct me if I am wrong.) I would characterize this theory of God as being "religious", and I also believe that most atheists would disagree with this theory. Yet, doesn't disagreement with this theory require a measure of faith, as Jon has suggested? JDG _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
