What's the evolutionist's answer to the question? I would think it would have something to do with how enjoying life helps further life. Simple. The people who could not see beauty were more likely to say, "What the fuck," and give up.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "BillyG." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was visiting my brother recently viewing some of Nature's > resplendent beauty in Nevada, and my Harvard Law school graduated, > atheist brother ask me; "One thing my professors could never tell me > is why we experience joy and appreciation when we see the beauties of > nature"? > > Well, I thought a moment, and said; "Hey Cyril, I know the answer to > that question". Well much to his chagrin I delivered this answer, "The > flower is a reflection (and a clue) as to what is hidden > underneath..." Well, he was beginning to feel a little uncomfortable > at this point and ask his wife to shut me up, so I continued. > > "..and the reason WE feel joy and appreciation at the sight of beauty > is, a portion of that beauty is hidden within us as well (as our own > self) and as such, nature (in this case a flower) functions as a > reminder, inspiring a memory of our long lost spiritual home within". > > Well it was pretty quiet for the rest of the day, some liberal > atheists don't like to entertain opposing points of view, especially > if it challenges the whole foundation of their lives.....:-) >
