Scientists say the more religious a person is, the more likely they are brain-damaged

[woolfe9999]

Agnostic can and often believes in a higher power or deity. But doesnt latch onto organized religion. Atheist rejects all forms of super natural beings. That is a pretty well defined difference imo.

Nope, you are conflating agnostic with deist.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism

- wolf

 

[Red Dawn]

It's more likely a Mental Case will interpret voices in his head as some kind of religious experience, not that those who are religious are necessarily Mental Cases.

 

[HumblePie]

The thing is, in today's world, we would never elect Abe Lincoln or someone of his caliber. It's a shame really when you think about it.

 

[StageLeft]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,587386,00.html?test=latestnews

Studies: Belief in God Helps Relieve Depression

 

[Lanyap]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,587386,00.html?test=latestnews

Studies: Belief in God Helps Relieve Depression

Data released last year by sociologists from the University of California at Berkeley, in fact, revealed that 93 percent of the nation believes in God, a finding that has remained unchanged since 1988.

I didn't realize the percentage was so high. That's a lot of idiots in the US.
I've read that 84% of the worlds population have religious beliefs.

 

[Jaskalas]

I didn't realize the percentage was so high. That's a lot of idiots in the US.
I've read that 84% of the worlds population have religious beliefs.

I believe being a 7% minority makes you the idiot.

 

[Red Dawn]

I believe being a 7% minority makes you the idiot.

Ya sound like a Baptist.

 

[Jaskalas]

Ya sound like a Baptist.

I'm fighting fire with fire. 93% are idiots he says... Why yes, surely that's the case and not the other way around.

 

[Juddog]

Scientists 1, religionists 0.

 

[Mr. Lennon]

How many animals bury their dead or erect altars to their ancestors/gods?

Spirituality is one of the things that defines humanity and separates us from other animals. It stems from the fact that humans are capable of not only interpreting our own thoughts, but also the thoughts of others. We can sense not only our own intent but the intent of those around us. Animals can't do this, not even chimps.

Basically, the OP took a single study out of context and used it to push an agenda. Nothing new here, just P&N as usual.

Elephants mourn their dead. They have even been known to return to the site at which their loved one died. Humans are able to bury their dead and erect structures because we are vastly more intelligent and physically equipped to do those sort of tasks.

 

[StageLeft]

Elephants mourn their dead. They have even been known to return to the site at which their loved one died. Humans are able to bury their dead and erect structures because we are vastly more intelligent and physically equipped to do those sort of tasks.

They do appear to mourn. At this point I don't know that anybody knows how long that mourning goes on for; do they simply return out of habit or a vague sense of something is wrong here? I think they are more than that, especially chimps. I'm sure a mother chimp would look on with more than mild interest if you killed her kids in front of her. But, if you did, would she still think of them the next day or the next year? I really have no idea. Quite possibly, but they are unique, I think most other animals are acting more instinctively.

 

[glugglug]

I love God because, for reasons I can't quite fathom, He always thinks just like me and the guidance He gives me is always exactly what I wanted to do. And then there's that divine imprimatur.

Did you just make this up, or is it quoted from somewhere else? I think it would make an awesome sig.

 

[shira]

Did you just make this up, or is it quoted from somewhere else? I think it would make an awesome sig.

In my opinion, Moonbeam has made many of the most memorable and brilliant posts to appear on these forums. Whether you agree with him or not, he's no fool, and anyone who thinks he is really ought to try concentrating a little harder.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Did you just make this up, or is it quoted from somewhere else? I think it would make an awesome sig.

you have no clue just how amazing Moonbeam is......as Shira said--
Moonbeam has made many of the most memorable and brilliant posts to appear on these forums. Whether you agree with him or not, he's no fool, and anyone who thinks he is really ought to try concentrating a little harder.