Re: I\'m and Atheist and Believe in Predeterminism: Prove Me Wrong
I'll prove your predetermination correct from a scientific aspect, but from your own beliefs, I can safely say that the only reason you are Atheistic is because you are stubborn/scared of the implications... NO NEED TO BE!
A: the electron of a particle is not in a single place at any single time. The electrons encompassing a necleus are moving at such a high rate of speed that the matter/energy (see Out of Chaos-Quantum Physics) that the electrons literally smear into a film around the nucleus, hence the electron "shell".
This leads to the theory of "probable relativity" which basically sums up as- the matter/energy of an electron is at every concievable point at every concieveable time around the nucleus. It appears at the point we view it at basically because we are viewing that point at that time. It is more probable for the electron to be at that point in space/time due to the interaction of another material/energetic substance, i.e., a person...
So your question is contradictory seeing as you admit to natural laws governing, yet are clearly questioning the possibility of randomness.
The demonstration with the electron shows two valid points you should observe:
A- with probable relativity, randomness is completely thrown out the window. It is merely what is the most probable position/action of an object in a definative sitaution. This applies with EVERYTHING in existance as we know i.e.-reactions to gravity, electromagnetism, or even eating soup with a spoon or fork.
Now probability is not definate so don't anyone bring it up... There is room for change, it is only less likely.
B- You speak of an omnicient being, and question the possibility of such a powerful being as to know the position of the smallest know object at any given point. If it is easier to understand, think of God as a huge, concious electron. Encompassing everything and everywhere at everytime, spread throughout all of existance and enacting with everything regardless of space or time at every single moment. Of course He would know where that little electron is, He is right there with it wherever it goes.
And if anyone reading this also reads the Bible or a number of other spiritual "textbooks", then you know that he also set this little electron on it's path.
NOW, I hope that I have shed just a little light on the subject. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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