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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (59427)	9/22/2002 4:03:45 PM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I don't know about the muse, but I would say "yes." (The usual disclaimer: That's what I perceive as the truth about God).

To: Lane3 who wrote (59427)	9/24/2002 7:53:02 PM
From: theeleventhmuse	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

I feel that a person who does not believe in God, but takes the time to be out in nature and enjoy the wonders of nature, may in fact find God there. It may take years of the study of nature to actually find God there, but I feel that a truly observant person will eventually come to the conclusion that the wonders of nature were designed and created by a being of great intelligence and not by Darwinism or survival of the species. However I feel that "survival of the species" was part of the initial design of the higher power or being whom I prefer to refer to as God. The reason that convinced me of a God in nature is that there are two of mostly everything on most creatures, such as two eyes, two lungs, two kidneys, a male and female. Why not three? Why not one? If there was one of each the species would thrive, but no, we got two. Someone thought, well if one wears out, you'll still have another. I suppose He could have given us two hearts, but maybe it just wasn't technically possible. You see what I mean? Every being has one heart, why not some beings having two or three? There is very little randomness to the initial design. Even in tree leaves, there are two sides to the leaf. And looking at flower petals, there is an intricate method of reproduction, where the flower petal often matures into a fruit with seeds that fall off and replant themselves. If you break open the seed, you will see two halves. Does this sound like a random accident of nature or something that was designed? You may not believe in God now, but if you continue to study the facts in a logical manner, you may come to the conclusion that there is no other explanation. I have other reasons and proof to myself for my beliefs, but this discussion only covers admiration of nature and with that only brushes the surface of the available material to study in nature. The best thing to do is to enjoy the beautiful day. Whether one believes or not, just ask the questions and be thankful. Take Care!