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... ===================== Absolutely, as long as they use reason as their guide in the exploration. That's why I reccommended the Wilber books, he discusses ...
tclementsmith
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Jan 1, 2002
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9045
Hi again, I'm not sure if a Deist can believe in Reincarnation. I would have to say no. The reason I say no is because Deist's need proof. There can be no...
Kendrick
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Jan 1, 2002
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9046
ever look into Buddhism? I think that the zen beliefs are compatable with deism....
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shroomin528
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Jan 2, 2002
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9047
... would ... to ... ===================== Well, that would be your Deism, and scientific proof (depending on how you define "scientific") is not the only...
tclementsmith
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Isn't Eastern Religion the reason Deism almost died and Unitarianism is a wreck? Lewis http://www.sullivan-county.com/deism.htm ... From: Shroomin15@... ...
userper
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Jan 2, 2002
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9049
In the final analysis, there really is no rational or compelling argument for the existence of a divine creator. It simply comes down to a matter of choice....
tom1732001
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Jan 2, 2002
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9050
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/31/opinion/31OATE.html This is a must read, esp for those who believe in "forgive and forget." I know of an elderly father who...
tlkean
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Jan 3, 2002
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Tom, I'm not sure I agree. I want to believe; I choose to believe; but belief still eludes me. I go through the motions, I pray, I come to forums like this,...
Tim or Carol
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Jan 3, 2002
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... down ... the ... to ... one ... a ... ==================== I disagree. Not that it isn't a matter of choice, but that a choice is not reasonable. I say it...
tclementsmith
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Jan 3, 2002
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http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99991713 Early Christians hid the origins of the Bethlehem star 13:15 21 December 01 Marcus Chown A US...
tclementsmith
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Jan 3, 2002
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9054
Dummy treatment works for depression Dummy treatment has been shown to have an impact on the brains of people with serious depression. Theoretically, dummy...
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9055
Human Immortality: A Scientific Reality? If you're alive in 20 years, you may be able to live forever. From the moment of birth, we begin the battle against...
tclementsmith
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Jan 3, 2002
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In a message dated 1/1/02 6:59:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Can't I believe in reincarnation as a matter of reason? Are you certain that reason requires...
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Jan 3, 2002
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In a message dated 1/2/02 5:22:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... If God is defined as 'Creator', and all things that are had to began as a matter of creation,...
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Jan 3, 2002
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Are we talking the power of faith here? Regards, Gary ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_1731000/1731572.stm ... ...
garry west
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Jan 3, 2002
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9059
<Can't I believe in reincarnation as a matter of reason? Are you certain that reason requires absolute proof? How can proof evolve without the questioning of...
userper
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This is interesting but proves nothing. Just like everything else with the Bible it keeps coming up to the 4th century when Christianity as we know it came...
userper
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In a message dated 1/3/02 7:48:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Why not? Is anything better than the mental process of reasoning??? ... I disagree too....
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Jan 3, 2002
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9062
... ===================== Or the power of suggestion. What the mind can conceive, the will will achieve....
tclementsmith
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9063
... with the Bible it keeps coming up to the 4th century when Christianity as we know it came into being. Is there any other proof predating 325 AD by...
tclementsmith
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Jan 3, 2002
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9064
No. Yes. Only through reason can anyone answer any questions. Kendrick. ... [Image]...
Kendrick
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9065
.<<< Reason is a very useful tool but I don't think it should be and end in itself.>>> Why not? Is anything better than the mental process of reasoning??? > ...
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I agree totally. Best regards, Lewis ... From: tclementsmith To: Deism@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 11:35 AM Subject: [Deism] Re: Bethlahem...
userper
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Jan 3, 2002
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9067
... Kendrick's answer: No. TC: Wow, now that is difinitive. I'm amazed at how you have been able to define someone else's experience or understanding with such...
tclementsmith
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Jan 4, 2002
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I'll lay it out plainly for you. The concept of reincarnation is just as silly as all the other fairy tales that people buy into. I take reincarnation and...
Kendrick
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Jan 4, 2002
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9069
Prove to me, using reason or whatever, that I have NOT been reincarnated. Personally, I had a dream once where I was another person, very detailed, I knew my...
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Jan 4, 2002
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JMHO, I don't think of reincarnation, I think of multiple lifetimes. I think in the after-life one must continue to make some choices such as whether to...
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Jan 4, 2002
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... just ... of ... this ... As far ... as a ... on ... Therefore, ... that ... =================== Nothing like sidestepping the whole point of the argument....
tclementsmith
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Jan 4, 2002
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=================== Thanks, Theo. The following is just to serve as a general example of the use of Reason. I don't intend it to feel like I'm picking on you...
tclementsmith
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Jan 4, 2002
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9073
My Bad. How dare I state my opinions. I guess I'm wrong then. There is reincarnation, angels, demons, a devil, and Jesus is the son of God and God is an old...
Kendrick
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