answers?

[squieguy]

some times i think about how the earth was made? i am disturbed all day by thought of who...what... vanilla ice cream usualy makes me feel better (i'm not obiese) and i go on with the day but i would like to here what you think?

[MystIc_WolF]

Well, a lot of people think about this quite a bit, I know I sure do! The problem with this particular question (How was the earth/universe created?) can never really be answered, sure science has the big bang theory, and every single religion in existance (including those followed by only a handful of people) has some kind of creation myth. However, until someone invents a time machine and goes back to the very beginning of time we will never know.

[RubyRose]

I'm sure where I stand on this aspect myself ... I know the geological way, Christian way, and a couple of views that would be in keeping with Paganism, but I haven't found the "one" I best think is right or best fits me ... but I do have a strong belief in science, but as it was pointed out to me, Science and Religion don't really mess together well

[squieguy]

thanks alot!!

[Equinox]

Hi-

As could be expected, I try to base my “best guess” on the evidence, and after looking at why the scientific view is supported, I find it hard to disagree with.

More importantly, it is a wonderful, spiritual story, regardless of the fact that it appears to be true. This group has done a good job of connecting the spiritual with the evidence:

http://www.thegreatstory.com/home.html

For just the dry data, www.talkorigins.org is pretty good.

-Equinox

[Erincelt]

but as it was pointed out to me, Science and Religion don't really mess together well
Who pointed that out? Its not true, really, the two can mesh very well. Take the Big-Bang idea, for example, and compare it to one common Wiccan/pagan creation myth, specifically the one in which the Creation is said to have been the ecstatic union of the God and Goddess. So, the Big-Bang theory says the universe began with the explosive expansion of a single supermass... and this particular creation story says the universe began with the expanding vibrations of a divine union. Sounds rather similar, doesn't it?

Back to the main subject of "how was Earth created" the Zennist in me wants to ask you why does it matter? I mean, sure yeah we'd all like to know. But what effect does it have on you right now? Simple answer is: none. Once we do know (if we ever do) then it might turn out to be important, sure, but in the meantime don't dwell on it. :)

Personally I'm rather okay with the image of Earth as a barren little fireball that eventually cooled and managed to hold onto a little water and atmosphere. Its a romantic tale if you look at it the right way.

[Rain Gnosis]

I can't add anything to the specific question asked at the beginning of the thread, but as to science and religion, my beliefs are very much based on the melding of science and magic. There is absolutely definitely people who mix the two together. As in Equinox's signature, Arthur Clarke said any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

[Equinox]

Hi All-

Rain, though I agree with Erincelt's sig, I have to point out that it's hers and not mine. I completely agree with her post (and yours) as well.

Brightest Blessings-

-Equinox

[Erincelt]

Okay, this is very off-topic. But I'm not a her. :D

[tensen]

Who pointed that out? Its not true, really, the two can mesh very well. Take the Big-Bang idea, for example, and compare it to one common Wiccan/pagan creation myth, specifically the one in which the Creation is said to have been the ecstatic union of the God and Goddess. So, the Big-Bang theory says the universe began with the explosive expansion of a single supermass... and this particular creation story says the universe began with the expanding vibrations of a divine union. Sounds rather similar, doesn't it?


Ooh ooh. God and Goddess mating... wow, that really is a Big Bang... Or would that be the Big-Boff theory :)

[Rain Gnosis]

Oh, sorry Equinox and Erincelt ;)