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AlbertCat

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46. scientific law of reciprocity

Tue Oct 16, 2012, 09:11 PM

Oct 2012

There is no such thing.

The only mention of it I can find is on some loopy New Age feel good site.... that is not scientific.

You don't seem to realize that Newton's (or anybody's) laws refer to matter and energy. Elementary particles are not nice to each other, they just react to each other according to laws of physics. It's like Deepak Chopra and all that crap about "quantum vibrations". Quantum vibrations are, again, about elementary particles and energy, not personalities or spirits or notion only evident in human interactions, like "justice" or "karma".

You may find poetic similarities in scientific laws and social laws, but they are poetic, not scientific.

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Whose Side Is God On? And How Will the Conflict and Tribulation End? [View all] SarahM32 Oct 2012 OP

This assumes God is bound by sides. rug Oct 2012 #1

The title simply refers to those who THINK God is on their side. The article is not anthropomorphic. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #4

God or Divinity is the same universally. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #6

Anthropomorphism makes poor theology. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #7

It's the exact opposite. rug Oct 2012 #8

I suppose that's why it's easier to mock cartoon notions of a god AlbertCat Oct 2012 #9

If you have to ask you have not progressed beyond cartoons. rug Oct 2012 #10

Was that supposed to be wit? AlbertCat Oct 2012 #11

Maybe it is you who should stop reading Chick comics and try Schleiermacher for starters. rug Oct 2012 #12

try Schleiermacher for starters. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #15

Then you're in a poor position to discuss it. rug Oct 2012 #18

Then you're in a poor position to discuss it. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #27

Apparently, you. rug Oct 2012 #31

Apparently, you. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #35

How come many religions have cannibalism as a major part?? Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #16

I can't think of one. rug Oct 2012 #17

Communion Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #19

As expected. rug Oct 2012 #20

But it is okay to base a religion on centuries old misstatements?? Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #21

Be my guest. rug Oct 2012 #22

I see you are still afraid to answer a direct question ...... Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #23

I told you. Read on the Eucharist. rug Oct 2012 #24

No...... you and I are discussing this ..you need to state your view Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #25

No I don't. It's your (borrowed) claim that Communion is cannibalism. rug Oct 2012 #26

I borrowed nothing Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #28

Oh, it's an original thought, is it? rug Oct 2012 #29

Too bad you have trouble coming up with original thoughts Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #30

Too bad you have trouble coming up with original thoughts rug Oct 2012 #32

I can't think of one. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #33

You are correct. I thought it was just human sacrifice but I was wrong. rug Oct 2012 #34

Anthropophagy makes poor theology, but it certainly had its day. dimbear Oct 2012 #39

which god? there are so many to choose from nt msongs Oct 2012 #2

The real one? Or all them other fictional ones? Iggo Oct 2012 #3

We reap what we have sown in the karmic consequences of our words and deeds. AlbertCat Oct 2012 #5

Yes. It's the scientific law of reciprocity, cause and effect, action and reaction. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #13

but also because we reap what we sow due to the karmic consequences AlbertCat Oct 2012 #14

I've already shown how and why it is universal, and scientific. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #41

Many of the wisest people in the world have said .... AlbertCat Oct 2012 #42

It's not merely action and reaction. It's karmic consequences, and justice. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #45

There isn't any *scientific* "law of reciprocity". It doesn't exist. Silent3 Oct 2012 #60

I understand your point, but look at it this way: SarahM32 Oct 2012 #68

utterly nonsensical question.... mike_c Oct 2012 #36

Tell that to the victims of so-called "holy war," waged by those who think God is on their side. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #37

all the more reason to call BS on questions like "who does God like best...." mike_c Oct 2012 #38

Then you miss the point entirely. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #40

just for the sake of being contrary AlbertCat Oct 2012 #43

That's your opinion and belief but you claim it's true. I'm not talking about opinion or belief. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #44

scientific law of reciprocity AlbertCat Oct 2012 #46

The scientific law of reciprocity SarahM32 Oct 2012 #47

No, its not...not remotely skepticscott Oct 2012 #48

Not to mention.... AlbertCat Oct 2012 #51

This is just Woo/New Age babble. mr blur Oct 2012 #49

You are just making this stuff up, aren't you? Scientific Law of Reciprocity? cleanhippie Oct 2012 #50

How and why it works. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #53

Horseshit. trotsky Oct 2012 #54

Already answered, but I will elaborate. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #55

I repeat: you have no evidence. trotsky Oct 2012 #57

Explain Joseph Stalin to me. kwassa Oct 2012 #56

Good point. But not entirely accurate. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #58

Did they endure ANYTHING like what they inflicted on others? skepticscott Oct 2012 #61

Good observation. But here's the thing ... SarahM32 Oct 2012 #65

Here's what you said skepticscott Oct 2012 #71

Your observation is correct, though your conclusion is not accurate. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #81

"Not going to take the time to check"?? skepticscott Oct 2012 #84

Thank you. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #86

I disagree kwassa Oct 2012 #62

Well, I partly agree, and partly disagree. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #66

By that logic we should consider demonic possession of dogs proven Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #79

Why hypocrites who think God is on their side must be corrected. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #52

This is equivalent to asking DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #59

You miss the point. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #63

No, you're missing the point DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #64

I understand your point, but it merely reveals you don't understand mine. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #67

In other words, "God" is a meaningless word DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #69

Not if you've experienced it. It's very real, and more meaningful that anything else. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #70

People get transcendent experiences from drugs, too DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #72

Yes, they can, but they're not the same as those brought by natural revelation. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #73

! cleanhippie Oct 2012 #74

Sigh. Yes. That's the only appropriate response. DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #75

No, not appropriate, but understandable. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #76

"an explanation of God" is a meaningless phrase DavidDvorkin Oct 2012 #77

"You have deluded yourself into thinking that you possess knowledge when all you possess is fantasy. cleanhippie Oct 2012 #78

Really? What is the difference between a natural hallucination and a drug induced one? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #80

A hallucination is not the same as a revelation. SarahM32 Oct 2012 #82

yeah it is, or more precisely .... Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #83

Not really. And that's not at all "precise." SarahM32 Oct 2012 #85