Define "Evil"...

Neo are you referring to the 1 year ministry thing with Jesus?

I warned everyone about 6 or 7 years ago on Abuzz...

I may have also mentioned it here on A2K more than once.

I just did not see all of the parallels that this article brings literally to light.

How does science measure evil?

neologist wrote:

I submit there also exists an absolute.

Can you provide an example.

rosborne979 wrote:

neologist wrote:

I submit there also exists an absolute.

Can you provide an example.

It would be hard to provide an example considering our current imperfect state. A few pages back, I posted a possible explanation as to why we are unable to correctly define evil. You may read it here.

neologist wrote:

rosborne979 wrote:

neologist wrote:

I submit there also exists an absolute.

Can you provide an example.

It would be hard to provide an example considering our current imperfect state. A few pages back, I posted a possible explanation as to why we are unable to correctly define evil. You may read it here.

Those examples of "absolute" evil only exist within a framework of christian dogma. They are only absolute within that perspective. Was this what you meant when you said "absolute" before, because I think of "absolute" realities as being something generic to all human beliefs and realities, not something limited to a specific perspective.

rosborne979 wrote:

neologist wrote:

rosborne979 wrote:

neologist wrote:

I submit there also exists an absolute.

Can you provide an example.

It would be hard to provide an example considering our current imperfect state. A few pages back, I posted a possible explanation as to why we are unable to correctly define evil. You may read it here.

Those examples of "absolute" evil only exist within a framework of christian dogma. They are only absolute within that perspective. Was this what you meant when you said "absolute" before, because I think of "absolute" realities as being something generic to all human beliefs and realities, not something limited to a specific perspective.

You are quite right from your point of view. I think perhaps it is axiomatic that humans will view good and evil from a relative perspective.

RexRed wrote:

How does science measure evil?

It doesn't.

If evil is idolatry wouldn't putting what is seen and observed in front of what is unseen be the very definition of science?

And, by your broad definition, such an endeavor as building a safe home would be considered idolatry, no?

RexRed wrote:

If evil is idolatry wouldn't putting what is seen and observed in front of what is unseen be the very definition of science?

Isn't putting what is unseen and unknown in front of what is seen and known the very definition of insanity?

RexRead,

Your attitude to "science" is typically antediluvian. Was the biblical David "evil" because he used science (the sling) to defeat Goliath ? Which is more likely to pose us most danger...nuclear bombs or carbon emissions from your vehicle ? Are you willing to give up your computer because it is a direct development of military research ?

These rhetorical questions show that "believers" attitudes to "science as idolatry" lie clearly in the realms of apocalyptic revelry. Whilst Christians play with their concept of an "omnipotent God" who nevertheless seems to have problems with his "naughty children", let them avoid the other children with their God, or the apocalypse may become a reality.

. . . Comment:
The devil cannot "invent".

RexRed wrote:

. . . Comment:
The devil cannot "invent".

Where do you get these sweeping propositions?

Who invented rebellion?