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I wasn't avoiding anything. The question was fair.
But, does it really exist in a physical form or is it strictly an abstract concept? Is it a "feeling" (what is a feeling anyway?) or a collective of actions or some combination of both? Is it something else?
There are people who can't "feel" the same things the average population does or describes something different from the consensus description of a feeling, such as "love". Is this because of some physical/chemical defect in the brain or is it a "nurture" problem or something what?
Given the nature of how the brain works, I'd lean toward a physical and functional representation in the brain. Destroy certain parts of the brain and functionality (love, or whatever thought process you want to use) goes away, like memory or interpretation of emotion, even changing someones "personality".
"Love" I would call a more generalized term for an encompassing group of strong affection for a target person, place or object and actions demonstrating empathy and care for the target. These actions, at least, are observable and could be argued as evidence.
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I think we're getting off topic. You demanded an earlier poster prove that God exists or else you won't believe. I'm simply pointing out there are many things you already believe in that cannot be proven.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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I made no such demand.
All I said was present evidence of God. That's it.
After reading the Bible, there is no way I'd worship God. Accord to the "good book", he treats this world no different than a brat kid does an ant farm an us no different than ants.
"Worship me or I'll torture you for eternity." That's not a "loving god". That's an abusive spouse. Torture for eternity is not a punishment. Punishment implies a chance to apply what you've learned. Eternity just makes him a sadist.
No thanks.
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Dave Kreskowiak wrote: All I said was present evidence of God.
Exactly. And all I asked was for you to present evidence likewise that love exists. 
Dave Kreskowiak wrote: No thanks.
I agree. If god were the way you have interpreted, I'd have a problem with him too.
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RyanDev wrote: Exactly. And all I asked was for you to present evidence likewise that love exists.
Best I could do on such short notice.
RyanDev wrote: I agree. If god were the way you have interpreted, I'd have a problem with him too.
All I did was read the Bible. I really wouldn't call a genocidal mass murderer worthy of worship. If you want to, that's fine with me.
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Dave Kreskowiak wrote: All I did was read the Bible.
And misunderstand it. Just saying. 
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RyanDev wrote: And misunderstand it.
As do you and not by my opinion. It's the opinion of every other denomination of Christianity. That's why there are denominations. Want to know what's wrong with the First Baptist Church of anytown? Ask the Second Baptist Church. What's wrong with the Pentecosts? Ask the Baptists. Now THERE'S an argument that will never end.
Everyone thinks they are following the one true church. It seems God can't figure out how to communicate with any of them and unite them all.
And you say I misunderstand the Bible. The only difference between you and I is that I read it and interpreted it for myself. You have the person in the pulpit read it, interpret it and explain it to you. You stand for someone else's interpretation.
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Dave Kreskowiak wrote: Everyone thinks they are following the one true church.
Actually they don't. Go ask them.
Dave Kreskowiak wrote: And you say I misunderstand the Bible.
You do. And so do many others. But Christians still understand it better than you. That shouldn't be hard to understand.
Dave Kreskowiak wrote: The only difference between you and I is that I read it and interpreted it for myself. You have the person in the pulpit read it, interpret it and explain it to you. You stand for someone else's interpretation.
I see. You've given up so now all you have left are made up accusations since you don't know anything about me.
No thanks, DNFTT.
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"sky man" has woefully flat/ one dimension face onto multifaced human spirit, soul, knowledge, instead of having doubt to find in itself, make like child who is scared and not learning..
Monotheistic image of above lives dictator who sees down plans punishments if you have thoughts without a book... Is to keep you a child
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You've gotta be the worst AI on the planet.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Holding accountable and punishing those who terrorize innocents (for instance in Brussels) is in keeping with the teachings of Christianity. Jesus himself even said those who harm children should be killed.
Are you cynical enough to believe your government is "exploiting" this?
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Right, how was it with the DNFTT? 
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I'm not FingTT!
I'm replying to the others.
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The way to deal with trolls is to take over any discussion they invade, and ignore the trolls themselves (giving them a prod or two to get them extra worked up is sometimes useful, before completely ignoring them).
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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First kick them, then ignore them.
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Yup.
And there are other similarities between trolls and tyres, too -- e.g. both are dense shells with nothing but air inside.
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Did you see this one: Annual Budget Announcement[^] - I think it was written by George Osborne!
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Ah, now it all makes sense! Gideon, Dodgy Dave and Theresa NoYouMayNot have all been promoted from Scarfolk town council.
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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If the Flying Spaghetti Monster doesn't exist, why are planets shaped exactly like meatballs?
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And why did all the superstrings suddenly vanish?
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If your meatballs are the same shape as planets you're doing 'em wrong!
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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9082365 wrote: If your meatballs are the same shape size as planets you're doing 'em wrong!
FTFY!
If your meatballs are the shape of Saturn, they're probably wrong. For the others, an oblate spheroid is pretty good!
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Quote: "It's a formal recognition that we are a church and that's just great," Ms Martyn said ahead of the ceremony.
Well, not so much actually! The right to solemnise marriages is not a recognition of anything in particular and never has been. I'm pretty sure that Scottish blacksmiths were never considered a church!
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