^I'm fairly positive it's "toter", though it isn't a commonly used word, so you may not be able to find it in dictionaries (unless used as part of "gun toter"). Correct! Clue updated.

I agree that religion does offer inherently selfish ideas at times (i.e. that we are the "chosen people", that the Earth is the metaphorical/centre centre of the universe and is the only place where life could exist, and that as humans only we have the opportunity to have a true relationship with God). All of that is there just to make us feel better about ourselves, to feel special... when on a universal scale, as you said, we are most likely insignificant. However (and this is a big however), the processes you quoted only really explain how we came to exist. Why do we actually exist - what is our purpose? Here, as an atheist, is where I believe religion and philosophy are invaluable. The diverse moral/philosophical truths which religion can offer should not be ignored. I never said you were - that was simply an example of a religious person who accepts evolution in some form... Congratulations on missing the point of my response entirely. (My apologies for any abruptness - it's not personal, so do not think it is. I am simply interested in debating this particular subject. Thanks for your continued responses, they definitely have raised some good points!)

I had an exam today, got another next week... Basically got them throughout the year, then some major ones at the end to look forward to.

+1, except I voted Rail.

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Actually, he was listing what he would be able to do with black holes: so rather than imaginary super powers, he'd attempted to use a real-life example, which does require some technical accuracy in order to make sense. Basically, under your logic, I now proclaim that: I wish to be able to have the super-powers of a flower. These include blowing up every now and then, transforming into teenage mutant ninja turtles, and causing the end of the world and then uncausing it within a nanosecond every so often without anyone ever realising.

Yes, Copernicus was clever enough to get his book ('On the Revoultions of the Heavenly Spheres', I believe, but in Latin of course) published after his death, for the same reasons. Well, it's great we're able to have such discussion here :P

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Interesting point, actually. The Church was not always as accepting of science as it is now - by modifying itself to accept science to some degree, it would seem the Church has been forced to accept the validity of many of the concepts science has raised. Oh, and interesting picture ^_^

Great quote, actually. IMO, religion is about finding out why we exist, whereas science is how we came to exist.

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That's exactly what you don't want... Yes, it would be great to teach facts to young children, as they'll be able to absorb them better (as you said). But religion isn't fact, and as you also said, younger children are less likely to question as much. So if a parent tells his young child that there's a God who created all of us, or that it's good to be a suicide bomber as you'll become a martyr for your religion, he'll probably believe that parent without question. Which is terrible, because the young child would not be allowed to form his own independent belief on an issue if opinion has already been forced onto him as fact. Why d'you think there're so many suicide bombers? Because almost all of them were influenced to follow that path as children. Children may learn better, but children are susceptible to being brainwashed into believing what someone tells 'em to.

Personally, this is what I've assessed on this topic: - Take an ordinary person - Do not shove religion at him from a young age, and don't explain any scientific ideas to him - Now, when this person becomes an adult, ask him: "Do you think we were created as we are now by an all-powerful, all-knowing and all-present force who is beyond both our senses and our understanding? Or do you think we formed from the most basic elements of matter, and developed over millions of years from simple life to the more complex life forms we are now?" Well, I have a feeling that in most cases, the person could very well find the second option more feasible than the first. Now, I'm not saying that both ideas are mutually exclusive, because both could very well be 'correct' in some ways. So, why do so many people automatically believe in creationism? Upbringing. There will be some people who would accept the first idea over the second - this minority has historically succeeded in spreading their chosen option to the majority, and so when science came along, the idea of creationism had already become deeply rooted within society. Hence, most people are already biased towards the first option before they even hear of the second. It takes a strong mind to overcome such bias and then consider both options - it would be a lot easier to accept 'the norm'. I respect those who have seriously and fairly considered both options and have chosen creationism or evolutionism a lot more than those who simply go "because my religion says so". Those who do not question their own understanding are truly blind; the few who can go beyond generally accepted ideas and consider other possibilities are the sorts of people who have advanced the world over the past 100 years or so, whether they end up accepting the norms or not.

^Ah, fair point - thanks for telling me. Must be because I was adding yet another point to your total at the time, and got confused xD Got to give it to you - "champion" is not close enough, but "Champi0n" is (the actual answer being ). Clue updated!

@Remaine: That's not correct, actually. I see where you're coming from, but whether Conan is 'fabled' or not is more opinion of his personality/position than the factually-based username analysis I usually use in my clues. Correct, you're now in the top 20 :P Clue updated!

I'm just taking him as an example of a religious person with a brain who accepts evolution holds at least some truth :P

Lol. I have one word for you to research first: "ignorance". At least try and find out about the theory, what it consists of, and about all of the scientific evidence which supports/does not support the claims evolution makes, before rejecting it. I'm pretty sure scientists know what they're talking about when it comes to science - that does happen to be their job, you know. And do consider that the vast majority of scientists are likely to be some of the most intelligent/intellectual people. There are scientists who don't think evolution fits the bill very well; however, the general scientific consensus is that evolution holds at least some truth, and is the most accurate theory we currently have. If you're religious, go listen to the current Pope, who accepts a form of evolution and rejects the ideas intelligent design/young earth creationism. P.S. Oh, and that 'old man' happened to be rather clever (statistically more so than you or I).

You were named after a character from the manga series 'Fairy Tail'? That's a bit of a coincidence, considering you changed your username to Makarov.Dreyar around the same time you created a clan by the name of Fairy Tail...

To be fair, you could easily have accessed the answers then did the test again, or something. Though I don't think you'd have done so - nice one :P However, hate to break it to you, but that's the least accurate IQ test you'll find online - quite a few people have managed to get 160+ on that particular one before. More likely your IQ ranges from 120-130 upwards, though that in itself is pretty impressive.

^Most people (including myself) who would usually take part are busy with school/work :P Correct, clue updated.

Why am I only the SECOND person to vote no? Doesn't anyone else think that this would be terrible? If you want a campaign game, go play an RPG. Campaigns would completely not suit the persona of Tanki as an MMO actions sort of thing, and I do not think they would add anything of value to the game whatsoever. Achievements, on the other hand, might be a good idea - but only really as an added feature. I think the real objectives which lie behind the game are those of improving one's rank, skill and equipment, with the later aims being community based (social events/contests, wars, tournaments). That's what makes the game fun - it's easy to play and get into (so not so much a campaign game), but takes skill to play very well. (EDIT) Just saw hog's posts - great minds think alike xD

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^Still counts as an account actively being used in the forum. Correct! Clue updated.

Absolutely everything in that list is inaccurate in terms of physics. Black holes can technically do none of those things (and in terms of the 'recreate matter' and 'worm hole' points, these cannot be proven/disproven with current science, as there is no evidence to suggest they actually happen).

'Grats - nice sound effect xD