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Since my attempt was such a dismal failure, I'll concede and let's try something different. Teach me biology. However, I'm going to ask you to do it in a way that may be unfamiliar. I don't want you to take an empirical approach. Don't show me data from the natural world. I want you to teach me...

If 8 is cut in half, what is the result?

What I came up with as a "Fundamental Theorem of Biology" is P = (n^a)*f, where: P = probability of viable organisms n = number of nested levels a = acceleration factor f = lowest probability of self-assembly of a fundamental element Initially all I focused on was the 'f' factor. Given a set...

Following Part I, I think well-formed questions are important. The way a question is formulated does a lot to set the scope and rules of the discussion. The question, as formulated in the original thread, was fairly posed. But what motivation do I have for answering it? Almost none. Why is...

A suggestion was made in this thread. However, in order to address the suggestion, it seems to me there is a list of issues that are probably best taken one at a time. This thread is the first one - philosophy of science. While I think this is an important topic, I am aware many do not think it...

Just curious: What types of questions do you ask? Those that seem to you a significant challenge to Christianity, those you know will be challenging to specific CF members, or those you expect Christians in general find challenging?

Do you think everything can be described mathematically?

Do atheists have issues of ultimate concern? If so, what are they?

If there is no god, is there a reason we need to understand our origin?

It's … Ground Hog Day!

This is cool.

As always, it helps if a response accompanies your vote.

In one thread of this forum @2PhiloVoid and I discussed the value of a thread on historical method. As I thought about it, I decided such a thread would quickly become untenable because most of the unbelievers in this forum exclusively argue a superiority of science (or what they think is...

What would you list as 5 ideas that have most influenced the world? Mine might be something like: The Logos The Rule of Law Number Newton's Laws Poetics

Has anyone here ever tried an actual Turing Test?

Next up: What is Nature? I realize there are several meanings. I had concepts related to the material world in mind for this question, but if you feel other meanings are relevant, feel free to expound. Further, the question is open to all, even those who don't want to talk to me. I promise I...

This is largely a question for non-Christians. What makes something divine? I ask to help me understand the perspective of non-Christians who post here. Many non-Christians often say, "I'm not the believer. That's for you to define." But then, as the conversation proceeds, it becomes painfully...

Do you think one era ranks as more important to Christianity than another? Assuming most Christians would say the life of Christ (and possibly the attending apostolic age) was the most important, would you distinguish the importance of other eras?

Just a general question: Suppose country A has an embassy in country B. A citizen of A gets into trouble and is given protection at A's embassy. Can A decide to send that person home to country A, or is that a violation of the diplomatic agreement A has with B?

The titular claim is made in this video: While I think his argument has problems, he also makes some very interesting points, and I like the methodical approach. I prefer going through an argument step-by-step, but Internet discussions rarely have the patience for it. I've posted the link for...