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<blockquote data-quote="Zoomerz" data-source="post: 16977" data-attributes="member: 390"><p><strong>Re: The Creation of Man</strong></p><p></p><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(\"Dmitri\")</div></p><p>Dmitri; Sorry for taking so long to reply! I've been busy flying kites with the kids and skiing....</p><p></p><p>As I said, I wouldn't pretend to know what our purpose on earth might be. I think my entire life has reflected that. I've lived pretty much *experientially* rather than *purposefully*. In this regard, I truly do envy those that find a spiritual peace, and can truly believe in a god, and his purpose. May I someday find that kind of faith before I die.</p><p></p><p>Interestingly, since the 1800's LLoyds of London has held statistics (odds if you will) on the existence of other intelligent life in the universe. In fact, you could have purchased a "policy" from them in amounts up to $1 mil (don't quote me on the amount!) that we are unique, and alone. The initial odds when they first started issuing was over 1 billion -> 1 against.</p><p></p><p>Over the years, and up until last year's landing on Mars, the odds had steadily declined to just over 50.something -> 1. Almost immediately after the fossil-like impressions were found, they pulled the policy off the market entirely!</p><p></p><p>Anyway, how any of these scientists/statisticians can come up with accurate information is beyond me. In the end, we really still don't know if there is other intelligent life out there. We can surmise all we want, but we won't know until we know.</p><p></p><p>My personal *feeling* is that it would be illogical and arrogant to believe that we are unique, but I learned a long time ago that feelings (beliefs??) are not facts. Modern psychology confirms this. </p><p></p><p>So, while it is EXTREMELY interesting and thought provoking to debate the subject, in the end, we're left pretty much where we started.</p><p></p><p>By the way, Dmitri, the reason I haven't posted on this thread more is because I've become very much a student of what you and Harte and Starlord have been discussing. It has been great just kicking back and learning from you 3, so please continue the debate. I don't think I'm the only one here that would say this either.</p><p></p><p>Best Regards!</p><p>Z-</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zoomerz, post: 16977, member: 390"] [b]Re: The Creation of Man[/b] <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(\"Dmitri\")</div> Dmitri; Sorry for taking so long to reply! I've been busy flying kites with the kids and skiing.... As I said, I wouldn't pretend to know what our purpose on earth might be. I think my entire life has reflected that. I've lived pretty much *experientially* rather than *purposefully*. In this regard, I truly do envy those that find a spiritual peace, and can truly believe in a god, and his purpose. May I someday find that kind of faith before I die. Interestingly, since the 1800's LLoyds of London has held statistics (odds if you will) on the existence of other intelligent life in the universe. In fact, you could have purchased a "policy" from them in amounts up to $1 mil (don't quote me on the amount!) that we are unique, and alone. The initial odds when they first started issuing was over 1 billion -> 1 against. Over the years, and up until last year's landing on Mars, the odds had steadily declined to just over 50.something -> 1. Almost immediately after the fossil-like impressions were found, they pulled the policy off the market entirely! Anyway, how any of these scientists/statisticians can come up with accurate information is beyond me. In the end, we really still don't know if there is other intelligent life out there. We can surmise all we want, but we won't know until we know. My personal *feeling* is that it would be illogical and arrogant to believe that we are unique, but I learned a long time ago that feelings (beliefs??) are not facts. Modern psychology confirms this. So, while it is EXTREMELY interesting and thought provoking to debate the subject, in the end, we're left pretty much where we started. By the way, Dmitri, the reason I haven't posted on this thread more is because I've become very much a student of what you and Harte and Starlord have been discussing. It has been great just kicking back and learning from you 3, so please continue the debate. I don't think I'm the only one here that would say this either. Best Regards! Z- [/QUOTE]
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