Ok, a question to freethinkers in general.?

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I asked a question a short while ago that apparently was asked wrong. I am non religious and had questions concerning the quantum entanglement theorem. 

To restate my question word for word it goes like this" First let me start of by saying that I am not writing with the intention of insulting religious people. I do not follow organized religion .So by definition, I am non-religious. I, to a certain extent, am what you would call an Atheist.  I, however, do not use this term because it confines me to a box in which is almost impossible to get out of. I say this because, I do believe in a concept of the higher power (in which I call God), But I do not believe in the mythological “man in the sky”, holy books, and paradoxical ethical dilemmas which present themselves due too religion and religious fundamentalism. 
Religion, as we know it, is really a bunch of wild claims that cannot be proven. I am not a scientist, theologian, or a philosopher in the professional sense.  But, I do pride myself in the fact that I have studied briefly on those various subjects. I have directed this question to the non-religious community because I feel akin to your frame of thinking. What is it that prevents you from accepting what science calls quantum entanglement or universal consciousness as a less fantastic but still valid interpretation of “God”. By no means am I asking if  this is evidence of Yahweh or Allah, what I am asking is, can this be viewed as an observable conscious higher power. If so why, if not why? Please explain your point of view,  I am very interested. Also, please ignore any typos or grammatical errors. I feel that even if my wording is bad, my meaning is somewhat clear."

 Before you start let me make it clear that it makes absolutely no sense to point out the ignorance of someone who openly admits his ignorance of a subject. so please no insults. only serious answers and if you have corrections please offer them.

A better way to ask this question may come to mind by reading the answers you give. I grow by learning, and a person can only learn by recognizing their mistakes.  

Oh yeah, I obviously do not view myself as an Atheist because it is clear I call myself a PAN DEIST!
and also I state it in my question I do not use the term Atheist for my self because I believe in a higher power.

Logic / Reason / Evidence · Answer

OK as someone who conciders themself as a Free Thinker, I'll try to explain the problem with your question: 'What is it that prevents you from accepting what science calls quantum entanglement or universal consciousness?'

Firstly WHY equate quantum entanglement with 'universal consciousness'. To simply assert one MUST be evidence of the other needs to be demonstrated. Can you? No, you've simply drawn a correlation with a baseless concept. The thing is if you COULD demonstrate a universal consciousness was anything more than an idea you would undoubtedly win a Nobel Prize. If quantum entanglement WAS a manifestation of a consciousness why doesn't it communicate somehow like a human consciousness? Now THAT would be undeniable evidence of a consciousness & depending on what that consciousness told us we might even be able to assert it may be 'God like'. The thing is nothing like this happens so no I see absolutely no good reason to assume ANY 'universal consciousness' exists.

I like what the worlds greatest authority on Quantum Mechanics, Richard Feynam said about it:

'If you think you understand Quantum Mechanics you do NOT understand QM!'

It seems you think you DO! - So you know more about if than Feynman -second only to Abert Einstein!? I think not!

Astaroth · Answer

With the title God comes baggage.  I cannot understand using the word "God" to describe "physics" or "Universe" or any other concept for which we already have perfectly good words for.  I cannot see any point in saying that you believe in the existence of something for which there is no evidence.  Surely the correct stand-point is to postpone belief until you have some reason to believe.

The term "higher power" is ambiguous to say the least but I suppose that is the real issue.  As soon as you start to describe what it is you believe, it can then be tested against available evidence and in some cases proven to be logically impossible.  Why believe in a universal consciousness when there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that such a thing exists?

Mia · Answer

I think my initial answer pretty well addressed the question and it neither called you ignorant nor involved grammar or spelling correction. Quite simply there is actually nothing in quantum entanglement theory that provides evidence for or presupposes a universal consciousness. Certainly no basis to label any natural phenomenon as a god.

She&#39;sOnFire · Answer

Stop calling yourself "an atheist in some ways" when you know better. You even call yourself a deist at the end. Also, I don't recall there being a question.

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Captain Sarcastic · Answer

As I said in my answer to your earlier question, you are just trying to find a way to rationalize a belief in magic.

It really doesn't matter what you try to use as an excuse to do so, as in the end sum there is still no such thing as magic.

cryptic_non_sequitur · Answer

"quantum entanglement" does not have a plan for my life ...

to theists, if you don't belong to THEIR cult, you are an 'atheist', no matter what you may call yourself ...

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