Which of the following is closest to your view?
Traditional combination of random genetic mutation and natural selection
17.65%
3
More complex but non-paranormal process
11.76%
2
Process involving action by a deity
5.88%
1
Process involving paranormal influence of consciousness but not action by a deity
41.18%
7
None of the above/can't decide between them
23.53%
4
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Poll: Views about evolution

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(2018-01-19, 09:09 AM)Chris Wrote: I was using paranormal as shorthand for "not explainable by currently accepted physical laws". 

I realise "deity" is open to interpretation. I was really thinking of the kind of personal, omnipotent Supreme Being of the main monotheistic religions. But I also used "closest to" in the question to allow some "wiggle room" in what people want to regard as a deity.

It wasn't a criticism, Chris - just an indication why I was having trouble with the choices. I thought about each in turn and found myself left with questions. I need not have worried though because there's always Steve around to state the bleeding obvious. Who needs philosophy when you can use a dictionary?
I do not make any clear distinction between mind and God. God is what mind becomes when it has passed beyond the scale of our comprehension.
Freeman Dyson
(2018-01-19, 11:11 AM)Kamarling Wrote: It wasn't a criticism, Chris - just an indication why I was having trouble with the choices. I thought about each in turn and found myself left with questions.

Yes - just thought I would clarify what had been in my mind.
(2018-01-19, 09:09 AM)Chris Wrote: I was using paranormal as shorthand for "not explainable by currently accepted physical laws". 

I realise "deity" is open to interpretation. I was really thinking of the kind of personal, omnipotent Supreme Being of the main monotheistic religions. But I also used "closest to" in the question to allow some "wiggle room" in what people want to regard as a deity.

You should have defined the terms so certain members could avoid confusion.
(2018-01-19, 09:09 AM)Chris Wrote: I was using paranormal as shorthand for "not explainable by currently accepted physical laws". 

I realise "deity" is open to interpretation. I was really thinking of the kind of personal, omnipotent Supreme Being of the main monotheistic religions. But I also used "closest to" in the question to allow some "wiggle room" in what people want to regard as a deity.

You should have defined the terms so certain members could avoid confusion.
Hey, Steve001 has dropped in from an alternative universe to support Steve001.  Or is Steve001 Steve001's sockpuppet?

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