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May 28, 2005 "In the continuing debate between science, religion and philosophy it is inevitable that some people would try to distort the truth." With that sentence Mr. Catrell, you described yourself as you seek to minimize other’s perceptions, as if you have a monopoly on the truth. I suppose what is real lies in the eye of the beholder. But those who dismiss religion hide behind pseudo-scientific analyses and ideas that sound good on paper. In the end they are no more "provable" than what they criticize. To wish something to be untrue, will not necessarily make it so. Faith is more than belief. It is strengthened by what one experiences. Faith is rooted in seeing blessing where there was misery. Faith is wrought from prayer that asks for nothing, but is thankful for what comfort one has received in times of adversity. The tangible result of prayer provides the evidence, and is the foundation of faith. Why would those who worship pray at all if there were no results to provide something to believe in? I have never met a devout Christian who did not have what they needed. Those needs are based on what they value. In short, seeking and finding is their reality and solidifies their faith. Christians realize that simply believing does not make them "right". Real, relevant and rock strong results validate their beliefs and is the foundation of their testimony. In short, religion asks you to believe and in turn, that belief is rewarded by the fulfillment of one’s needs. That is how it works. I seek to lecture no one, or declare my views as absolute. As you wrote, "Fact...is provable." Ask any Christian how the Lord provided for them I’m sure they can cite concrete proof. Fiction is what those who seek to disprove and belittle the existence of God espouse. To believe that all life on this earth was spawned by one cell is fiction. One cell will not produce such diversity. As you eloquently assert, "Fiction tends to cloud the issue...It poses a serious problem, however, when humans decide to treat (it) as fact." But the fiction is not in religion, but in the words and deeds of those who want to believe that no higher power exists. Scientific challenge at worst is flawed, and therefore invalid. At best such analysis is moot. ------------ About the author: Timothy Stelly is the 45-year old author of "Tempest In The Stone" and the upcoming, "The Malice of Cain". He resides in Pittsburg, California with his three youngest children Dante, Kimberly and Lawrence. I have a new website: stellbread0.tripod.com Email: stellbread@sbcglobal.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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