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  • #91
    Originally posted by shunyadragon View Post
    Simply both potentially represent 'What is the "uncaused?"

    If the 'Source' some call God(s) exists, the 'Source' determines the 'Ultimate Why?' which is inherently unknown to humanity.

    If the 'Source' some call God(s) does not exist, therefore the question of the 'Ultimate Why?' is simply meaningless, because we are the product of natural processes.
    In the either or you presented you presume an existence in "exists" and "not exists." And then you presume an existence of "natural" and of "processes."
    . . . the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . -- Romans 1:16 KJV

    . . . that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: . . . -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

    Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: . . . -- 1 John 5:1 KJV

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    • #92
      Originally posted by 37818 View Post
      In the either or you presented you presume an existence in "exists" and "not exists." And then you presume an existence of "natural" and of "processes."
      The presumption of the existence of our physical existence is as it is regardless of whether God exists or not. We do not have a coherent logical argument concerning the necessity of a 'source' or 'beginnings' other than the nature of our physical existence.

      Actually I presume 'natural processes' and natural law represents the nature of our physical existence. I believe that the 'Source' some call God(s) is the ultimate cause, but there is no evidence nor logical argument to support this.
      Glendower: I can call spirits from the vasty deep.
      Hotspur: Why, so can I, or so can any man;
      But will they come when you do call for them? Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1, Act III:

      go with the flow the river knows . . .

      Frank

      I do not know, therefore everything is in pencil.

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      • #93
        Originally posted by shunyadragon View Post
        The presumption of the existence of our physical existence is as it is regardless of whether God exists or not. We do not have a coherent logical argument concerning the necessity of a 'source' or 'beginnings' other than the nature of our physical existence.

        Actually I presume 'natural processes' and natural law represents the nature of our physical existence. I believe that the 'Source' some call God(s) is the ultimate cause, but there is no evidence nor logical argument to support this.
        You list, "physical" existence, what you called, "natural processes" and "natural law" to represent the "nature of physical existence." And your idea of if there is a God is a matter of "physical" existence, so as you seem to argue. And you bring up a "Source" to be some kind of ultamate cause which lacks evidence and lacks logical arguments to support. None of that presents what you believe to be "uncaused."
        . . . the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . -- Romans 1:16 KJV

        . . . that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: . . . -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

        Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: . . . -- 1 John 5:1 KJV

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        • #94
          Originally posted by 37818 View Post
          You list, "physical" existence, what you called, "natural processes" and "natural law" to represent the "nature of physical existence."
          Ok.

          . . . And your idea of if there is a God is a matter of "physical" existence, so as you seem to argue.
          No, if there is a God, God is the "uncaused" 'Source' of our physical existence, and not physical in nature.


          . . . And you bring up a "Source" to be some kind of ultimate cause which lacks evidence and lacks logical arguments to support. None of that presents what you believe to be "uncaused."
          "Uncaused" simply means eternal without prior cause. If there is a God, God is "uncaused." If God does not exist, our physical existence is "uncaused."
          Last edited by shunyadragon; 07-16-2016, 10:06 PM.
          Glendower: I can call spirits from the vasty deep.
          Hotspur: Why, so can I, or so can any man;
          But will they come when you do call for them? Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1, Act III:

          go with the flow the river knows . . .

          Frank

          I do not know, therefore everything is in pencil.

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          • #95
            Originally posted by shunyadragon View Post

            No, if there is a God, God is the "uncaused" 'Source' of our physical existence, and not physical in nature.
            Do you not understand that an uncaused "Source" is contingent on there being an uncaused "Existence?"



            "Uncaused" simply means eternal without prior cause. If there is a God, God is "uncaused." If God does not exist, our physical existence is "uncaused."
            To exist or "not exist." Is to be contingent on an [uncaused] existence.
            . . . the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . -- Romans 1:16 KJV

            . . . that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: . . . -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

            Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: . . . -- 1 John 5:1 KJV

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            • #96
              Originally posted by 37818 View Post
              Do you not understand that an uncaused "Source" is contingent on there being an uncaused "Existence?"
              Yes. IF no God(s) exist, the Natural Laws and the nature of our eternal physical existence would the "uncaused" cause of everything.

              To exist or "not exist." Is to be contingent on an [uncaused] existence.
              True.
              Glendower: I can call spirits from the vasty deep.
              Hotspur: Why, so can I, or so can any man;
              But will they come when you do call for them? Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1, Act III:

              go with the flow the river knows . . .

              Frank

              I do not know, therefore everything is in pencil.

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