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: The debate between "inventing" or "discovering" a concept is a philosophical one. I like "invent" because it is a stronger verb, but I don't feel strongly about this and understand your point that "discovered" is more appropriate.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 00:14, 4 August 2009 (EDT) | : The debate between "inventing" or "discovering" a concept is a philosophical one. I like "invent" because it is a stronger verb, but I don't feel strongly about this and understand your point that "discovered" is more appropriate.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 00:14, 4 August 2009 (EDT) | ||
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| + | Were there any instances of religions prior to Judaism that believed the entire universe was subject to a single, orderly, predictable set of laws laid down by a single lawgiver? This is a fairly crucial concept, since it in turn laid the ground for the scientific method. --[[User:Benp|Benp]] 15:39, 4 August 2009 (EDT) | ||
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Invented or Discovered?
Is it really appropriate to say that these religions "invented" these concepts? I mean, eternity is eternity, whether or not humans comprehended it prior to Christianity. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to say that these religions were the ones who first discovered or articulated these truths? --Benp 23:56, 3 August 2009 (EDT)
- The debate between "inventing" or "discovering" a concept is a philosophical one. I like "invent" because it is a stronger verb, but I don't feel strongly about this and understand your point that "discovered" is more appropriate.--Andy Schlafly 00:14, 4 August 2009 (EDT)
Universal Law
Were there any instances of religions prior to Judaism that believed the entire universe was subject to a single, orderly, predictable set of laws laid down by a single lawgiver? This is a fairly crucial concept, since it in turn laid the ground for the scientific method. --Benp 15:39, 4 August 2009 (EDT)