Life On Earth, Science Vs Religion

[jd_1984]

I don't wish to denigrate any individuals beliefs, but I am curious how this story is received by those who follow religion and the origins of the earth taught through religion.

Do some Christians take the biblical accounts of creation literally, believing that they describe exactly how the universe and human beings were created.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/life-earth-started-300-million-6664589

[naomi24]

Hypognosis, I believe that many years ago EvD was convicted of tax evasion – although what bearing that has on his fundamental theory – which Mikey refuses to consider because he clearly thinks he knows its nonsense – I really have no idea.

[Hypognosis]

@naomi

Thanks for the clarification.

Now, a casual reader would be forgiven for thinking that mikey4444 *meant* to connect EVD's space-alien theories with his fraud conviction.

Wilful misdirection or thoughtless phraseology? Either way, it does not look good for a professional writer (mikey described himself as such, once).


p.s. I'm convinced we've had this discussion before so apologies if my post is a repeat of what I wrote, last time.

[naomi24]

//a professional writer (mikey described himself as such, once).//

Really? I must have missed that.

[Khandro]

jd; I shouldn't worry too much about the beliefs of others it will only drive you crazy. There's plenty of more interesting things on that site, what about;

"Incredible transformation of transgender US marine from hairy bearded bloke to stunning blonde."

[naomi24]

divebuddy I knew he was jailed for tax evasion – and according to your link he was only 19 when he was convicted of theft. Nevertheless, I take your point about the embezzlement.

You say,//None of his "basic ideas" were actually his either.//

I’m not sure that’s entirely true. Other writers may have had similar ideas in some respects, but von Daniken does postulate theories that I don’t think have been offered before.

The problem with attempting to discuss his ideas here is that no one ever discusses them. The moment his name is mentioned his earlier transgressions become the sole topic of conversation, completely demolishing any hope of pursuing the subject matter. Whatever he is or whatever he’s done in the past, personally I think his fundamental theories are very well worth considering.

I think that's possibly all I have to say on the matter. Anything more would be a complete waste of time and effort.

[mikey4444]

Khandro...have you got a link for that ?

[naomi24]

//there is no point in discussing it on here if Eric's name crops up //

I thought that was what I said.

[naomi24]

... and actually, I think it's a great pity.

[mikey4444]

Well said DB ! A complete and utter pillock !

[naomi24]

Divebuddy, //Everybody (except you it seems) thinks EVD is an utter fraud.//

That’s possibly because they don’t look at what he says, but rather at what others say about him. But that’s fine by me – never have been a pack animal, nor do I crave the endorsement of others. I’m quite happy to stand by my own principles. Frankly, I know of no other author of the genre – and I think I must have read most of them - who has studied the ancient texts as he has, or has researched more than he has. His critics are quick to pick up on misinterpreted artefacts and photographs, etc - they do it with great relish - but his knowledge of ancient myth – if it is myth - is second to none. That is the source of his ideas and that is exactly what they prefer to ignore, possibly because, like most people, they have no idea what he’s talking about and such is their desire to maintain the status quo that they would rather denigrate that of which they know nothing than consider that there may be an element – or more - of truth in what he says.

[naomi24]

Mikey, are you as well informed in ancient literature as he is?

[mikey4444]

Naomi...most of us know exactly what he is talking about, and its drivel !

[Canary42]

A dog thinks "This man feeds me, loves me, grooms me, houses me, pets me, and takes good care of me. He must be God."

A cat thinks, "This woman feeds me, loves me, grooms me, houses me, pets me, and takes good care of me. I must be God"

[naomi24]

Mikey, it's evident you don't have a clue what he's talking about.

[mikey4444]

Naomi...only you would even dare to support this charlatan !

[naomi24]

Mikey, 'Dare'? What a strange thing to say.

So your answer to my question will be a 'No' then. Thought so.