Bostroms Simulation Hypothesis versus Religion X

REBUTTALS “We as Christians assert- 1)That we are inside of very complex computer systems for by an intelligent designer. . http://www.sciencedaily.com...... 2)We are organic technology so far advanced as to be mind-boggling. DNA/RNA is the very computer code that is the operating system of all life. 3)We also assert that we are contained in a giant system governed by matter, anti-matter and technical physical laws designed by this vast intelligence. 4)This system was designed by a far more advanced Mind. ” I’ve never heard a Christian propose such a thing, ever. I suppose it’s a comparable analogy, but surely most Christian DON’T think we’re being simulated on the HDD of God’s computer… “It is quite apparent at some point in the distant past that the technological level was so vast as to place us into this organic computer system we now reside in, that now restricts and governs us. We will leave this simulator and go to the "real" world when it is over. ” That’s apparent is it? o. O; “Any reasonable person should prefer the Christian religion to your model. ” We are not arguing about what a reasonable person would prefer to be true(clearly everyone wants to go to Heaven and see all the pet cats they've had), we’re arguing about what is more plausible. I’ve already provided ample evidence to support my assertion; in fact, you seem to agree that the hypothesis is not only plausible, but is reality. Plus one to me? “You are bucking the majority view and personal experience of the entire planet. ” You’re committing an “Argumentum ad populum” fallacy and speaking for the entire planet, which you clearly have no right to do. “As to proof I offer 3 clear evidences of God's existence:” 1)I have personally met Jesus Christ. I can affirm the below experiences due to my own meeting of Jesus. " I’m sure you believe you have, however I highly doubt you were quick-thinking enough to get a picture taken. Your eye witness account doesn’t equal evidence. "2)A countless number of individuals that have also met Jesus Christ even at this time. " Countless numbers of people have also claimed to have seen Elvis. Countless numbers of people have claimed to have been abducted by UFOs. A billion unsubstantiated eye witness accounts doesn’t equal evidence. "3)History is replete with Personal claims of meeting God – Hence religions. " And for all these personal meetings and apparent evidence, you still have Ray Comfort claiming that the banana is evidence of God. You still have Jews, who reject your prophet. You still have Muslims, who reject the divine heritage of Jesus. You still have Asian philosophy, making up the belief system huge part of the Earth’s population. The really amazing thing is in that in all the eyewitness accounts of Jesus, Mary and God, they always look like the last image they saw. Surely Jesus didn’t really look like this: . http://sharpiron.files.wordpress.com... “To address…. I am not sure what this rant was meant to be…. .” I’m sorry about the rant, but I was a bit taken back that instead of arguing that my theory was more implausible than yours (like you’re supposed to), you not only said it was plausible but that Christians assert the exact same thing. Come on dude. “I believe that this statement is a great point to show that my opponent does not have a valid education or ability to determine the veracity of the Christian Faith. ” LOL, I’m not claiming we live on God’s hard drive. Perhaps you should re-read your Bible. “1)Scripture is over 3,500 years old. ” You know very well that I was talking about the New Testament; you know – the part of about Christ. “2)A Christian's personal experience utilizing the information contained within the scriptures is what brings knowledge and wisdom. ” Knowledge? In the Bible? ! Perhaps about morality, if you were to study the culture that the scripture was written in and have a deep understanding of the metaphorical meanings of the verses. If you only had knowledge from the Bible, you wouldn’t know how to use the computer you’re on, unless Jesus rocked up and showed you how to use it: . http://1.bp.blogspot.com... “3)I have shown above that Personal experience is a key guidepost for determining what is true. Three others would be Logic, Scripture, and Tradition. ” I agree about two; personal experience and logic. The rest is debatable. “I again assert that a viewpoint that is so limited in its explanatory power is a far less plausible than a model that can be verified by personal experience and has far more explanatory power. Christianity would be preferred over my opponent's model. ” I strongly disagree. First of all, I’ve explained why your personal experience doesn’t add anything to the plausibility of your argument. Second, I don’t understand how you equate more explanatory power to more plausibility. I think quite the opposite is true. Your almighty creator explains EVERYTHING. He’s a God of the gaps. But you need FAITH to believe it. You don't need faith to believe my hypothesis, you just need to look at the natural world that exists right now, in front of you. CONCLUSION I have made my case; everything that is needed for BSH to be plausible exists in the natural world. Even a theist must agree with this. If information technology continues on the path that it is already on, we will eventually reach a point where we can simulate a realistic universe with conscious human beings. My opponent is making some kind of case; I’m not exactly sure what kind yet. He seems to suggest that because he and many other people have seen Jesus and truly know that God exists, that Christianity must be true, therefore his proposal is more plausible. He has also completely sidestepped his need to actually address my hypothesis; instead blatantly saying that he agrees that it is plausible. Ok, you do that.