Do any religions have any kind of checks and balances

Once again, what are you talking about? Where and who are these people who claim that matter has no mass? I want to see where this is stated. I'll go as far as to make the claim that it is only you who is making this claim. Well I suppose if your source are some apologetics then maybe they have convinced you but crack open any science book and you will not find it say matter has no mass. Take a beginners chemistry class and you will learn probably on day one that matter has mass.

You might believe this, but the educated have a different approach.

Whoa, for a moron you certainly are opinionated. I am so embarrassed for you. I can't believe you actually post this nonsense on the internet where potentially millions of people will see just how ignorant you are.

Tell you what, go ask a scientist, any scientist about the Higgins Boson. Not one of your friends that read a book by stephen hawkings once, but an actual scientist with a university level education. I am sure you don't know any personally (you would never post such opinions, if you did) but they are out there have a look. And don't ask the bloggers you clearly get all you information from.

Then when you have audited a little knowledge from which ever scientist you choose, I will accept your apology. You will only remain ignorant if you choose to do so.

Since you have clearly never had a conversation with, or read the opinion of, an educated person, how can you make this assertion?

Ah so you are just trolling alright, I get it.

All "empty" space is filled with the Higgs field, the Higgs field will "cluster" around any particle and impede it's progress. This generates the effects of mass.

A side effect of this field theory would be the production of "Higgs Particles". Imagine the collision between two particles, which will produce energy. This energy can also cause the Higgs field to "cluster" and give the impression of mass were there is no particle.

But I guess you have a problem with the word "theory".

Funny how you accuse someone and then ask a question about the accusation but then turn around and make the same accusation. Like you completely ignore your own advice.

Its not trolling when you post nonsense. I thought you would have figured that out by now since nobody takes you seriously.

I should of told you not to check wikipedia as well. I should have known better.

So now you know that in order for your precious science

Where's my apology? You at least thank me for enlightening you a little.

Its funnier how you can you the same five words over and over in one sentence to create gibberish.

Will you ever give up? You are only embarrassing yourself.

Have I ever been expecting them to?
I guess you think everything comes from wikipedia because this is the second time you have accused me of using it. But this reference does not come from wikipedia, sorry.
I should have known not to enter into a conversation with you about this topic. Anyone who will make a statement like "precious science" is probably someone not worth having a scientific discussion with.
Yeah I'll give you an apology. I'm sorry I thought you were educated enough to have a simple discussion.
Oh how I hate to be embarrassed, oh nos...

Trismeg
No matter what low self esteem problems you suffer, you will not raise them an inch trying to bring everyone down to your level... If you are right, you are right, and it may not be easier to prove it than to demean everyone, but it is certainly more polite

Just don't spread your lies and you'll be alright.

If I spread any lies they will be spread so thin even a blind one like you can see through them...Since the truth is free, but lies cost everybody, why not get some real milage out of them...

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I am new to the philosophy of religion and was wondering if religions have any kind of checks and balances to make sure that they know what they are teaching is correct?

From what I understand science does!

I have met punching bags with more brains... I could introduce you...

I think they do, naturally...They all say the others are full of shet, which means they are all full of shet...

Fido, you paint with two broad of a brush. If I say you are full of 'shet' then either you are full of 'shet' or I am full of 'shet' for saying it. This does not mean we are both full of 'shet.' If you are wrong then I am right for pointing it out. If you are right then I am wrong for claiming your error.

Religion is old science, and it does not deliver the good which it promised... It would be better outlawed...QUOTE]

You are frightening. So you are the arbiter of what belief should and should not be allowed. I see the only problem is with religions other than the Religion of the Great Fido. Fido will tell the unwashed masses what they can and cannot believe. Fido will lead you into all truth. Fido is the essence of truth and good.

Those who deny God are seldom far from declaring themselves to be god.

The interesting thing about atheists--who spend so much time ranting about the persecution of Galileo--is how quickly you would raise the wire and imprison those who disagree with you. Hatred infects all people and all faiths, even yours. I understand this does not describe all atheists, but you show your true colors quickly Fido.

I am a christian and a scientist. It is wrong to say that every scientist believes that there is not god. I do not believe things like evolution could have happened unless there is some kind of all powerful being guiding it along.

I would also like to address that many of my friends that cite advances in science as their reason for becoming atheists do not really know anything about science. I am not trying to bash all atheists, I am just saying that science and christianity are not necessarily inconsistent with each other.

I am a christian and a scientist. It is wrong to say that every scientist believes that there is not god. I do not believe things like evolution could have happened unless there is some kind of all powerful being guiding it along.

I would also like to address that many of my friends that cite advances in science as their reason for becoming atheists do not really know anything about science. I am not trying to bash all atheists, I am just saying that science and christianity are not necessarily inconsistent with each other.

I would be kinder than the Christians and Muslim in what I outlaw; for I would not pursue the godly and burn them at a stake... I would say: If you believe in the necessity of government, that people as much as possible should act rationally and defend their actions with reason, then join the citizens in self government... If you have already conceded your power of rational thought to another, given up reason for faith, then you must go along to get along, for politics and self government is the provence of free people and slaves are not invited...

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It does not matter what a person believes in a nation state, and there is room for all manor of belief... What does matter is what people do, and that they act with good reason, and accept the responsibility of freedom which is to do no harm... Believe what you want, but do as you must, acting as a free person worthy of your freedom...

So now you would not outlaw religion. I guess if you are god then immutable is not one of your qualities.

I laugh everytime anyone brings up the people burned, tortured and killed by the church (you at least lump the Muslims in). I laugh because those killed, for the most part died for their beliefs. The largest number killed were Christians deemed heretical or Jews who refused to give up their faith. Such efforts to besmirch the faith of oppressors actually gives great reason to praise the faith of the martyrs. What is to be despised is abuse of power, no matter what the basis or the excuse. People giving up life for what they believe demonstrate the beauty and power of faith. The twentieth century shows just how deadly the atheist can be--abuse of power infects all faiths even yours.