From a sociological/evolutionary standpoint, it seems to me that the so-called "romantic love" exploits emotional bonds to further promote monogamy/exclusivity among mates, and monogamy became promoted as much as it has among humans likely for reasons of parental identity and population co...

Right. I think people get a little too hung up on the idea that the big bang was the beginning of time and space. Well, it was the beginning of the time and space we occupy, but could there be something before hand? Sure, why not? All we can say really is that we don't know what came before it. We ...

You forgot to mention that it's impolite to ask too many "why" questions. Ultimately, "it is what it is" is the only logical answer! Any educated person knows that. Right? Well, hey, it's typically the answer given when similar questions are asked about the nature of this allege...

"I yam what I yam!"
-Popeye the Sailorman

It is circular reasoning, but I think that's part of the point. While speculative, if it views "time' as more of a loop or circle, then there's not really a problem, I suppose. What I do see as a problem here is the glaring nonsequitur of the last part of #5- "(and this is God)." Why ...

Hey johnson, saw this on Facebook just now and thought you might get a kick out of it-

^Wrong thread. This one is about evolution.

3 for 3! No one here understands the question, huh? That itself is actually more interesting than the question I asked. WOW! Okay, guys. Thanks 3 for 3 times now you've had the opportunity to rephrase/clarify/expound on your question, yet you keep stalling to do so. Not even an editing of the origi...

"...blind evolution." Ironic choice of words given that my specific example was of a selection based on visually observed traits. Opposite of blind, lol.

Evolution is not itself some "force" with sentience or a goal "in mind". Its "points" are only those points which are decided by the organisms choosing to reproduce, and it is breeding that causes the development and retention or reduction of traits. In other words, you...