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<DIV>I believe things happen because of the laws of science. This statement is
true by definition, since the word science means trying to understand why things
happen. There are at least two "religious" scenarios that can be formulated
entirely within the conceptual framework of modern science: An "<A
href="http://www.math.tulane.edu/~tipler/summary.html">Omega Point</A>"
scenario, and a "<A href="http://www.simulation-argument.com/">Simulation</A>"
scenario. In both cases, concepts very similar to those found in conventional
religions, such as higher powers "in charge" of the world, survival of a "soul"
after biological death, and "heaven", can be formulated and considered without
having to admit supernatural elements into one's worldview. <BR>I enjoy thinking
about these and similar scenarios in idle moments but, on the basis of our
current scientific understanding of the universe, do not consider them as
anything more than interesting theoretical speculations, mixed with some wishful
thinking. In particular, I do not consider them as acceptable basis for any
decision that I have to make.</DIV></BODY></HTML>