> Even if one posits that the moment of conception > is when the "consciousness" (soul) enters the body one must then > realize that it is a scientific question.
First I'll agree when science has the tools to address soul or other such notions. In Buddhism, while the idea of reincarnation varies greatly from person to person, many not believing in it at all, the idea I was pointing to had to do with those who say that 'we' continue after death, through the Bardo, into the next incarnation, whether it be human, on earth or not, and their view that we all have a sort of mind stream, something not material, that continues. So, again, I doubt seriously if science wishes to let alone can address such notions. On Sep 22, 1:28 pm, stem cell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good question Clog. Even if one posits that the moment of conception > is when the "consciousness" (soul) enters the body one must then > realize that it is a scientific question. Let me explain. There is > no brain or nervous system until the "primitive streak" appears, at > about 14 days or so, and that is the locus of consciousness...if you > want to argue that point. > > stemcell > > On Sep 22, 12:13 pm, ornamentalmind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Very funny BC! I've wasted over an hour now going through that site! > > > As an aside, many Buddhist sects see the moment of conception as when > > the soul (consciousness) enters the body. > > > On Sep 21, 9:30 pm, BC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > "Do Stem Cells Grown From Unfertilized Eggs Have Souls?" > > > > No, absolutely not! This research image from Bob Jones U. _clearly_ > > > shows evidence that a sperm is > > > necessary:http://www.pixwit.com/rgallery/pages/Abortion_Conception.htm > > > > Only a fool would ignore such conclusive evidence. > > > -BC- > > > > On Sep 21, 1:41 pm, stem cell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > I wonder why McCain equated fetuses and embryos? I also wondered why > > > > he talked about creating embryos for research? Maybe this article > > > > will shed light? Hmmmm? > > > > >http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2007/06/do-stem-cells-g.html-Hidequoted > > > > text - > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Memphis Freethought Alliance" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/memphisfreethoughtalliance?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
