So you don’t think the human race needs improving?
Dear friends – I ask that we remain on the topic to the degree we are able. Our new friend, Martine, has graciously refreshed this topic and begun a new look at the “ideological struggle” discussion. Unless someone is claiming that eugenics IS that struggle under discussion, then bio-upliftment is off topic here. While it certainly deserves discussion and even its own thread, this is not the place….and the Nazi’s and other racist and hate mongering facists are hardly to be commended or given as any example of loving ministry – indeed, they are the antithesis and the potential horror that humans can offer such a challenge….extermination by violence perpetuated by fueling the fears and anger of a misguided populace by their fanatical and insane leaders. Good grief.
Midi – personally, I find your presentation here to be clear and well spoken and I appreciate your effort to steer back to the topic. I’ve heard of the God Particle but know little about the concept. I also think science will remain mystified by the spark of life and frustrated by their inability to create life…which may also guide science toward the first source and center. I find it most gratifying (and stupefying to science) that every time we can see 10 times larger or further, the universe gets 10 times bigger….and every time we can see 10 times smaller, the building blocks of reality (material reality) get 10 times smaller.
The UB gives much credit to and ultimate confidence in the scientific method and the eventual convergence of the search for God by both science and religion. Is this that ideological struggle presented? Or is it a more mundane, evolutionary progression?
I really liked Martine’s thoughts about “isolationism” and the comments on nationalism. I see that evaporating before our eyes….again, thanks to the scientific method and technological advances it has delivered. Isolation is becoming increasingly difficult. Is that a good thing? Or a mixed bag?
I’d also like to acknowledge Martine’s point about crisis – we are taught that humans never did think much until hunger or danger imposed motivation and increased innovative response. Our race does seem to leap forward more during times of crisis than contentment…as do individuals. And, as Midi says, humanity is but the aggregation of individuals as is planetary evolution and progress.
Really enjoying the discussion. Thanks all.
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