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Originally posted by Mike F@Nov 7 2004, 06:47 PM
As for this being in line with "Gods plan", well, the same process of evolution that created humans and fluffy bunnies created the viruses and bacteria that have brought about untold suffering. If you want to propose a religion in which there is a sentient being who kicked things of and then just sat back and passively watched it progress, no matter how good or bad things got (e.g. the Holocaust), then I might be able to get on board with that. However, a religion where there is a sentient being who is all-powerful and all loving just doesn't work with the reality of our world and our history.
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I'm sure you know this, but... I took (well, dropped) an introductory philosophy course in university and this theory was discussed. Something about a "watch winder" or something like that. I can't remember exactly what it was called, but some people believe what you describe -- God started it and then sat back and watched and is still watching today.