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In that case have a look at the Chaos Theory, particularly the Mandelbrot Set. They show that through a feedback system, where the result of an equation becomes the beginning the the equation again and again, beautiful patterns emerge with the same identical pattern shown on every level. This...

The Buddhist viewpoint, as I understand it, is that we do not have free will in the present, as what happens in the present is a product of our karma. It is an effect of a cause we have created in the past. However, based on our understanding of what happens to us in our present we have a choice...

I watched the programme you are referring to. It is the first time I have fully understood the Theory Of Gaia. Especially the explanation of 'Daisyworld.' TU:D

This quote doesn't directly refer to God. But some would say that God is Truth. It is from an ancient Indian text which is part of the Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. "Truth is one, sages call It by different names" (Rig- Veda).

Hi OAT, Have look at the theory of Gaia. It describes earth as a self sustaining system that, through a feedback system, allows for design without a designer. TU:D

To me the word God is very full of conflicting ideas and understanding. The most prominent idea being that God is micromanaging every aspect of our lives and controls everything. This to me contradicts the idea of free will. I prefere the idea of a life force that is within everything and is...

This is a joke. It amazes me that people can be so prejudice when they obviously have little understanding of why woman wear the burqa and that it is worn as a free expression of faith. Has this person actually asked any of these enslaved women's opinion on the matter? Wearing the burqa is a...

I watched Avatar last night and I was impressed with the way the ideas surrounding the theory of Gaia were weaved into a mainstream film, and console game. However I haven’t played the game yet, not having the right console to play it on. Lately I have been struck by the idea that the earth is a...

I would say that how they treat both groups of people is equally as important. Treating your potential congragation badly because of their beliefs is a major reason why the idea of organised religion is so unpopular. We need more acceptence and respect for all beliefs and life style choices...

When I came to be interested in religion, like yourself, I was very suspicious of organised religion and also did not believe in any kind of God. So I began to look at the religions of the east, namely Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism (not sure on the spelling), and treated them as...

My response to this would be: Not knowing what and where the self is not is not contentment. Knowing what and where the self is not is contentment. TU:D

A lot of negativity towards women and those of us who are less fortunate by the religious contingent is due to prejudice on the part of those who wrote a lot of the scriptures, which were added at a later date to the original text, and have since become dogma. The writers and upholders of this...

Faith is subjective because it depends on what a person has faith in, and your above explanation only describes faith in a creator. What that faith involves is also subjective, so someone's faith could include whatever they want because they could have faith in whatever they want. You are...

Surely a God or Gods would not ask this question, they would just tell you whether they think you can enter into their kingdom or not. Your own opinion on the matter would not effect the outcome. TU:D

I like this one. It is simple and deep at the same time. For me enlightenment is a state of mind rather than a place (Heaven) and, as you say, life is the same before and after enlightenment. It is ones perspective on that life that changes when one reaches enlightenment. TU:D

Thank you. TU:D

I like this.:) TU

This koan came from a discussion about the self, and whether we have a self, that I had with a friend. During the discussion we refined it to become the following. Contentment is knowing where the self is not. All thoughts and opinions welcome. TU:D

People generally fall in the two catagories of those who have a belief and those who don't. This is not to say that there is a divide between you and your man, because divisions only exist if we create them. Regarding having children I feel the best way to explain faith is to them is to tell...

Racial hatred is generated by retaliating the hateful things said and done. The treatment of Black people by White people has improved due to people like Martin Luther King, who preached peaceful responses to hateful actions. This is covered in Karma, as we only improve our karma by not...