Competing theories of evolution
I may have got this wrong but I regard the body as just a motor car, with the soul being the driver. If you're lucky you get a reliable vehicle, but if you don't look after it it will let you down. When it finally breaks down and is beyond repair the driver (soul) gets another one (re-incarnation). Spirit guides are similar to helpful passengers there to assist your journey.
Its a very simple analogy but it works for me.regards
And it's an "analogy" that a lot of people find helpful but is it true? And what does it say about the evolution of life on Earth?
For the point, in this string is this; if we are to criticise the theory that all life evolves out of a mindless process of interacting material particles, we can look for logical and evidential inconsistencies in that theory. If we are very brave, we can present an alternative theory. If we present an alternative theory it must stand up better to close examination if we wish it should take the place of the existing one.
Norbu
And it's an "analogy" that a lot of people find helpful but is it true? And what does it say about the evolution of life on Earth?
If we are very brave, we can present an alternative theory. If we present an alternative theory it must stand up better to close examination if we wish it should take the place of the existing one.
Norbu
But what really is the existing one. ????
Darwin's examples are identifiable to cause and effect. The bird with the stronger beak for accessing the harder seeds will breed and the strain will eventually develop into the parrot.
Where are the cause and effects for any evolution in the human race.
There may be an argument for spiritual evolution, but again social behavior can undo any perceived advancement.
I personally have mixed opinions. On one hand I feel that logic and science must play a part, and on the other human evolution seems insignificant to be of consequence. Maybe I should wait for a few thousand/million years and look again.
Regards
But what really is the existing one. ????
It's called neo-darwinianism and it's based on the idea that characteristics are inherited via genes on DNA, that there is random mutation of genes and then selection across a population of a species so that the frequency of genes in that population changes as some individuals succeed in rearing more offspring than others. It's a "mindless" purposeless process based on material elements.
Where are the cause and effects for any evolution in the human race.
Just the same as they are for a woodlouse or a paramecium.
Norbu