First two links: http://www.newcreationism.org/
http://www.talkorigins.org/
I describe my position as Old Earth creationism; I would like to accept most current
Scientific thought, at least that which would allow the possibility of rational faith.
If one can accept a mind/body dualism I would propose a materialist/spiritual duality.
If every event in time has a cause following natural laws, why isn't this the common view
when it comes to human choice? Even atheist have a hard time with determinism.
Humans make choices, but they are not choices of a conscious will. Just because they
are not coerced, our choices are determined by external and internal forces not in our
current command.
Determinism: accepting all behavior, thoughts, and
feelings as being the inevitable--lawful--outcome of
complex psychological laws describing cause and effect
relationships in human behavior. Understanding the causes
of any behavior helps us accept it.
The ideas of free will, determinism, personal choice, moral
responsibility, and scientific prediction are old ideas, but in this century
they have not been discussed seriously. Too bad, because we need a
much clearer view of reality. Sappington (1990) believes some interest
is being revived. He believes free will can be compatible with science.
So do I. from http://www.psychologicalselfhelp.org/Chapter14/chap14_54.html
Anyway, I am a hard determinist. I have no choice and neither do you.
http://www.talkorigins.org/
I describe my position as Old Earth creationism; I would like to accept most current
Scientific thought, at least that which would allow the possibility of rational faith.
If one can accept a mind/body dualism I would propose a materialist/spiritual duality.
If every event in time has a cause following natural laws, why isn't this the common view
when it comes to human choice? Even atheist have a hard time with determinism.
Humans make choices, but they are not choices of a conscious will. Just because they
are not coerced, our choices are determined by external and internal forces not in our
current command.
Determinism: accepting all behavior, thoughts, and
feelings as being the inevitable--lawful--outcome of
complex psychological laws describing cause and effect
relationships in human behavior. Understanding the causes
of any behavior helps us accept it.
The ideas of free will, determinism, personal choice, moral
responsibility, and scientific prediction are old ideas, but in this century
they have not been discussed seriously. Too bad, because we need a
much clearer view of reality. Sappington (1990) believes some interest
is being revived. He believes free will can be compatible with science.
So do I. from http://www.psychologicalselfhelp.org/Chapter14/chap14_54.html
Anyway, I am a hard determinist. I have no choice and neither do you.

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