Poll: Views about evolution

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?

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.

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.

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?