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Exactly, that's why I said I'm still open to the idea. I just feel at this point in time, when our collective understanding of the universe basically equates to a number close to zero with only hypothesis' to go on, that it is too early to credit a higher form of intelligence for our existence. I never said it cannot be there but, the explanations and attributes people have given "it" so far do nothing to explain "it". Only question after question are posed, with no answers being close in sight.:)

Ken, are you a math major?

Yeppp its like the more we dig, the less we know. Sorta like an empty box that constantly grows. We come to know a lot about that box, but it doesn't really explain all that much about what is in it.

Personally, I like the theory that our universe is a small part of something much larger. Just as an atom is a small part of a human, the earth could be an atom in something much bigger. So as things get larger they also grow in complexity just as a plankton for example is simpler than a fish.

Generally I'd say that the universe and everything around it is beyond us. We will never fully understand it, just as a 2d square could never imagine what a 3d cube would be like. Just thinking of something that theoretically goes FOREVER blows my mind.

Also, if our planet is just an atom in something massive (like a super-complex humanoid for example), then the god thing doesn't really matter too much. We would be too small and insignificant to worry about.
 
It's quite nice to have a civilized discussion about this instead of a "...no fuck you" type of deal.:lol:

Ken, again good points. If you find evidence that justifies your belief I'm all for it. We have all reached conclusions that others don't find satisfying. Again my only qualm about religious discourse is that which lies of the extreme end. I think we already went through that so I won't elaborate.:)

I think Michael sums it up best - faith is about believing in something beyond tangible evidence.

I do agree about extremisms though, and it was something that took me away from faith as a younger adult.
 
Do you have such a thing as a residential tenancies tribunal, or similar, there? Thats who you need to talk to. Failing that, call a solicitor or three who advertises first consult free, and run your situation past them.

I'm not familar with the term (the tribunal thing) but I will look into it, thanks! This is the first place I've ever rented so there are a lot of things I'm just learning. I know for sure they are breaking their end of the lease agreement by allowing this shit to happen (I've already gone through the contract and highlighted the necessary shit), but my biggest worry is that they'll try to fuck with my renter's history/credit score (which is really good right now) if I leave before my lease is up. Worse case scenario: I have to wait until August to move out...I'm just so fed up I don't think I can wait that long.:mad: If it gets any worse I will, no doubt, seek legal advice. I've got a lot of stuff I can pin on these people but I'm trying my best to remain civil about it all.
 
Isn't my avatar (other than its quality) awesome? It was taken by my friend at the show in Toronto. I was watching his camera as he was lining up the shot. Allen was standing there with a normal expression, and then right as my friend pushed the button to capture the shot, Allen made that evil, "I'm gonna kill you and rape your wife/significant other" face. It was pretty damn :rock:
 
If you want to understand the most modern views of Physics of how our universe works I highly recommend:

The Fabric of the Cosmos (And if you like that The Elegant Universe) by Brian Greene.

Parallel Worlds by Michio Kaku.

They're very interesting books written about the real possibility of extra dimensions, string theory, multiverse and the big bang etc etc.

These guys are way smarter than I'll ever be, so it's best to hear it straight from them.:)
I've read both the Greene ones, and I've been thinking about Parallel Worlds. Is it as good as Fabric or Elegant Universe?
 
It was great. I finished reading it the day after I got it. I really couldn't put it down. Check out Hyperspace ([ame]http://www.amazon.com/Hyperspace-Scientific-Odyssey-Parallel-Universes/dp/0385477058/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202870000&sr=8-2[/ame]) as well. He has another book coming out in a few weeks called Physics of the Impossible.

Brian Greene and Michio Kaku are the reason why my GPA in highschool went from 2.8 to a 4.3. I have been fascinated with math and physics since first reading The Elegant Universe a few years ago.:lol:
 
In 12th grade I took Physics 2, Micro/macro Economics and Psychology. They were all weighted. Meaning, in my case, I got all As (Except in Econ, I got a few Bs) so they would in effect count as super As. Bs counted as As. Cs counted Bs. Ds and Fs stayed.
 
I think it makes perfect sense, especially in cases such as noble savage described. There's no reason that a guy busting his ass in AP and other advanced classes to get A's and a jerk-off skating by in a bunch of easy classes should appear to be equals on an academic level, especially since numbers are all a lot of people (colleges) look at.
 
I'm not familar with the term (the tribunal thing) but I will look into it, thanks! This is the first place I've ever rented so there are a lot of things I'm just learning. I know for sure they are breaking their end of the lease agreement by allowing this shit to happen (I've already gone through the contract and highlighted the necessary shit), but my biggest worry is that they'll try to fuck with my renter's history/credit score (which is really good right now) if I leave before my lease is up. Worse case scenario: I have to wait until August to move out...I'm just so fed up I don't think I can wait that long.:mad: If it gets any worse I will, no doubt, seek legal advice. I've got a lot of stuff I can pin on these people but I'm trying my best to remain civil about it all.
I googled "breaking lease in America" and here's a couple of links for you. I have no idea what state you're in, but these might help...
http://www.tenantslegalcenter.com/html/leases.html
http://www.caltenantlaw.com/breaklease.htm
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=12010
 
Thanks a bunch for that! I read each one and made some notes...saved the sites to my favorites too fo reference. I'm currently looking around town to find a new place and I think as soon as I know I can have a place lined up I'll be out of here.