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General Discussion / Re: Do You Believe in "God"?

« on: November 27, 2012, 08:19:13 pm »

To note, acceptance of the Big Bang Theory is not inherently at odds with a belief in a creationary deity.

In contrast, belief in a self-creating universe is actually at odds with science. Science functions because of the assumption that the effects we observe have a rational cause. Science assumes that everything in existence has a cause. A causeless start to the universe, then, is something entirely outside of science's experience and ability to comprehend. A theist saying that God created the universe is, at the very least, being internally consistent. A scientist saying that the universe created itself can't claim similar consistency.

Of course, that doesn't mean that the universe didn't create itself. Though few scientists hold the Big Bang as the start of it all (they go back earlier: perhaps our universe is the product of p-branes colliding, or the metacosmic equivalent to a bit of gristle in the multiversal gum, or the black hole to another universe, etc.), they all generally accept that, eventually, we'll just have to say "'cause that's the way things are."

Once again, I don't accept the big bang theory 100%, I just accept it more than any other theory I've heard of. Yes, it lacks a cause, but for all we know an exception to a rule such as that is not impossible.
Anyhow, the last line is pretty much how I feel at the end of the day. It's just the way things are, and so what if we found out the way the universe was created? What difference would it make? It's like discovering who Jack the Ripper was; sure you might feel the need to know, but in the end it makes no difference besides fulfilling our curiousity. His victims are still dead, we can't punish his descendants, the murders happened, and that's all there is to it.

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General Discussion / Re: Stuff you LOVE, baby

« on: November 25, 2012, 04:06:45 pm »

So, my sister and I were watching Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood together and it was awesome.
I especially love the last 15 episodes; that's when it gets really intense.
The ending was great as well; I really love how it ended on a happy note.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to finish the last season of Soul Eater.

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General Discussion / Re: Do You Believe in "God"?

« on: November 25, 2012, 03:52:04 pm »

I believe that the universe created itself, no God or anything. Whenever I say that, I always get the same response because it's oh-so-clever and thought-provoking: "How can the universe possibly create itself? God obviously created the universe!"

Moderate religion is often better than organized religion, that's for sure. And whether god created the Universe is debatable (and who or what god is can also be debatable).

But how sure can you be that the universe created itself? Despite the countless theories supporting it, there's nothing that makes it factual. If anything, the belief that the universe created itself is just that -- a belief.

Now, that doesn't mean that the only alternative is that god created it (remember that in early religions 'God' was just a semaphore or personification of natural existence that could not yet be explained, so we don't know who or what it is), but there must have been an important event that triggered the creation of time.

This is what I call "Chrono Trigger". Har hur hur!

I'm not positive that the universe created itself, but I like to think there was a big bang since it's the most plausible theory I can think of.
It's the same way I'm not 100% positive, say, that  Bruno Hauptmann kidnapped the Lindbergh baby, but after seeing such evidence as the wood on the ladder previously being part of his house and him having most of the Lindbergh baby's ransom money, I've come to that conclusion and will stick by it unless presented with good opposing evidence.

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Welcome / Birthday / Seeya! Forum / Are you an otaku too?

« on: November 25, 2012, 05:03:04 am »

Hey guys, I'm a big fan of anime/manga and video games in general, and after seeing this website I decided to join. After all, of the hundreds upon hundreds of video games I've played, Chrono Trigger is my favorite.

I hope to meet and get along with everyone here

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Chrono / Gameplay Casual Discussion / Re: Grim/dark CT fanfic I found

« on: November 25, 2012, 04:55:34 am »

*Sees thread title*

Hmm... a grim/dark fanfic about Chrono Trigger? Well I'm kind of writing one right now. What a coincidence.

*Clicks on thread and reads*

"Crono Returns is an interesting fanf-"

Wait, what was the name?

Crono Returns

...

 

I love this place already. I am heavily honoured  

But in all seriousness, I'd like to thank you for advertising my fanfiction, and I'd also like to point out that Chapter 7 is almost done. I think I'll start a thread in the fanfiction section now.

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General Discussion / Re: Video Game Discussion Thread

« on: November 25, 2012, 04:44:40 am »

So, I've been enjoying Resident Evil 6 lately.
-Leon's scenario was actually scary at quite a few points and had some interesting puzzles, which surprised me. I enjoyed it all the way through.
-Chris' scenario was much less enjoyable; some parts were cool (Such as the battles where you team up with Jake and Sherry) but for the most point I was disappointed.
-Jake's scenario was awesome. It had great moments of stealth (I especially liked the part where you used the remote bomb to distract the Ustanak; it was quite clever), and overall it was quite exciting. The Ustanak was no Nemesis, put it put quite a scare into me and its boss fights were awesome. Plus the plot wasn't half bad; I quite enjoyed seeing Jake and Sherry's relationship develop.

I'm playing through Ada's scenario right now, I'll let you know what I think later.

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General Discussion / Re: Do You Believe in "God"?

« on: November 25, 2012, 04:37:27 am »

Well, I could definitely never accept organized religion, that's for sure. Not only for how illogical it is, but also for all the trauma it caused me.
I believe that the universe created itself, no God or anything. Whenever I say that, I always get the same response because it's oh-so-clever and thought-provoking: "How can the universe possibly create itself? God obviously created the universe!"
That really annoys me because it's just adding another step, and it's as stupid as me saying "How can God create himself? A blueberry pie obvioulsy created God!"

So no, to keep it short.