10 Bizarre Theories And The Facts Surrounding Them

**Conscience** · 07-15-2010 10:20 AM

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Holographic-reality

The Theory: The theory here is that life does not exist, we are all in fact test programs in a giant virtual reality or the players of that reality itself.
The facts: Once again there is no specific way to disprove this theory. Though it would mean in reality we would probably look much different or not exist at all. There is not much of a base for this to stand on, since it is another ‘can’t prove can’t disprove’ paradox, it is back to our own judgment. Strange as it may seem this theory could explain a lot of the problems with the world and things such as carbon dating. If we all were/are just test subjects in a large-scale virtual reality test, then all of the anomalies we find, and many of the world mysteries could be explained as bugs and glitches in the program. There is no solid proof that it does exist though, and it is most likely just generated by people’s fears of the age of technology we’re stepping into, and what it may do to us.

It scares me to think that we're each a programmed little being from a part of a little subject. Although for the most part, it's most likely untrue, it bothers me deeply on the fact that anything really IS possible.

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Religion

The Theory: Though the theory varies greatly from religion to religion, most of them believe that there is a being or beings greater then anything else in the universe that created the earth. It is still generally accepted in western civilization that there is a god.
The facts: We find ourselves at another paradox, there is no way to prove or disprove any religion. Many believers in their religion will often say god is testing us as he has faked much of the things we see in history. Such as [COLOR=#00c800 !important][COLOR=#00c800 !important]dinosaur[/COLOR][/COLOR] bones being millions of years old. However skeptics usually point out other facts, such as the second you accept one religion you are literally rejecting thousands of others. Skeptics will also point to the overwhelming evidence that all so-called effects of prayer can be explained through mere coincidence. They will also point to errors in the [COLOR=#00c800 !important][COLOR=#00c800 !important]Bible[/COLOR][/COLOR] writings, and problems with the whole idea of heaven in general. Despite this evidence many people continue to worship their gods. Skeptics generally believe that religion was established for one of two reasons. Reason one because people were scared and looked for a way to say this life isn’t all you get. The second reason is that people were confused and tried to come up with an answer as to why and how all this stuff got here, so they came up with the ideas of gods. None the less following certain things from certain religions isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The one common thing you will find in all religions usually written in different words but with the same meaning: do unto others what you would want others to do to you. A fine motto to live by.
Debate!

**Tophat182** · 07-15-2010 10:31 AM

I see what you did there, comparing religion to this ridiculous idea that we are all in some virtual reality. People fail to realize that they are one point in the universe. Lots of other points exist and exert force on you; be it extraterrestrial or conversational, they are all equally pertinent.

**Conscience** · 07-15-2010 10:39 AM

No, actually, they were just 2 interesting theories that were put next to each other... So, no.

**EmotionallyTonedGeometry** · 07-15-2010 02:28 PM

I like the "facts" provided the most.

**Bote** · 07-15-2010 02:46 PM

It's fun to read, although asking for a serious discussion about this is weird. And it's yet another religion/faith vs atheism/science thread and quite frankly I had enough of those.