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What beliefs and theories have you seen butchered on this forum?
So far I've seen the butchering of the following... often by people who should know better.
1. The theory of Evolution.
2. Pascal's Wager.
3. The Big Bang Theory (which is somewhat understandable, seeing as it's an expansion being described... not a "bang").
What else?
Upasakha (spelling?). I agree with all of you about the butchering of the Buddhist beliefs. I studied Buddhism, own and have read the Dhammapada cover to cover, and have some Buddhist friends. None considered themselves Atheists and neither worshipped statues. Very good points. And yes, Karma is butchered.
Prison officer: Actually I am greatly annoyed by people butchering these beliefs and theories, especially if their own beliefs are supposed to be based off of these theories.
Apple Krak: You are an example. Evolution is not a fact. It's a fact that this observation is happening. But it's not a fact. Why isn't it a fact? Biologists agree that they don't know why it happens nor what the driving force is behind it. Hence, it's a theory. That's part of the reason why it's compared to gravity. We know it's happening, but just don't know why. Thanks for the example.
Naturepants9: Exactly!
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Where did the matter come from and what was the moving force? You answered these are theories not fact. Why do you say it is the butchering of thefollowing? Is it because you do not agree?
Source(s): In order for something to move, it needs a prime mover. Things do not move by themselves. Where did life come from? Why are we not germs or another life form? Unfortunately I have never heard of Pascal´s Wager. - Anonymous1 decade ago
The truth about the Sabbath. Most people think that grace frees them from the moral obligation in God's Holy Law. The Sabbath of God applies to all mankind. It has never been changed by divine authority.
Exodus 20:8-11
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- Naturepants9Lv 41 decade ago
People exploit the difference between the use of "theory" in everyday language ("I have a theory that she'll get paid tonight...") and a scientific theory ("The Theory of Gravity explains why the ball falls to the Earth.").
- Upasakha JasonLv 71 decade ago
I'm going to third Meera and Nerdlinger's notion. I cringe when I see my fellow westerners maul karma.
I also note that they tend to misrepresent Buddhism as a form of atheism.
Others misrepresent Buddhism as people who worship statues.
We just can't win!
- Red LetterLv 41 decade ago
People say evolution is only a theory. Evolution is fact, but there are many theories based on evolution, some of which have been proven to be wrong.
People claim that it takes faith to be an atheist.
People claim that satanists worship Satan.
People claim that Islam is not a terrorist religion.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Virtually any view is is possible to hold has been butchered by someone on this forum. This place is not a good source for reliable information.
peace
- Nerdlinger ~Lv 61 decade ago
I agree with Meera. No one here seems to know the real meaning of karma. It does not mean simply "what goes around comes around".
Source(s): Hindu - PtahLv 71 decade ago
Just about any evocation of any logical fallacy is butchered beyond recognotion.
