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sree251 · 41-45, M
I visited this place. Stonehenge, they call it. They couldn't figure out how those stone lintels were lifted and placed on the pillars. It is a prehistoric structure built before man evolved from apes. You could not train two chimps to carry a log to place across a stream to make a bridge. Cooperative effort is a unique human capability. This is why Stonehenge evokes mysticism.
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
@sree251 Man did not evolve from apes but even if he did Stonehenge is not that old. It is estimated to be about 5000 years old.
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@sree251 it's pretty much been worked out, and given enough time and manpower, it's relatively simple. It doesn't require magic, aliens, or gods.
It certainly doesn't pre-date humans!
It certainly doesn't pre-date humans!
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@hippyjoe1955 at least you got one thing right there.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@sree251 Man and the other Primate Apes did evolve from a common ancestor but separately.... some 4 million years ago!
However, although our own species has been traced back for less than 1 million years, Stonehenge was built by humans, only a few thousand years ago.
Why they built is the mystery, not how they did it; and trying to invoke the least plausible ideas does not go anywhere.
However, although our own species has been traced back for less than 1 million years, Stonehenge was built by humans, only a few thousand years ago.
Why they built is the mystery, not how they did it; and trying to invoke the least plausible ideas does not go anywhere.
sree251 · 41-45, M
@ArishMell
Evolution is an imaginative story that has appeal to fans of science. The majority of people prefer a spiritual first cause.
Has it occurred to you that everything not natural are built by us? And we are not a specie, a life form that can be classified and placed in a category alongside bees, ants, and stuff.
Why is it a mystery? Stonehenge looks similar to other ancient structures found elsewhere all over the world: Egypt, Greece, India, China, etc.
Man and the other Primate Apes did evolve from a common ancestor but separately.... some 4 million years ago!
Evolution is an imaginative story that has appeal to fans of science. The majority of people prefer a spiritual first cause.
However, although our own species has been traced back for less than 1 million years, Stonehenge was built by humans, only a few thousand years ago.
Has it occurred to you that everything not natural are built by us? And we are not a specie, a life form that can be classified and placed in a category alongside bees, ants, and stuff.
Why they built is the mystery, not how they did it; and trying to invoke the least plausible ideas does not go anywhere.
Why is it a mystery? Stonehenge looks similar to other ancient structures found elsewhere all over the world: Egypt, Greece, India, China, etc.
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@sree251
Of course we're a species! Do you know nothing of biology?
And we are not a specie, a life form that can be classified and placed in a category alongside bees, ants, and stuff.
Of course we're a species! Do you know nothing of biology?
sree251 · 41-45, M
@SpudMuffin
I know biology. I was taught that in school. I know Catholic theology also. I studied that for the priesthood. We are all free to follow our respective beliefs. I just happen to have no beliefs.
Of course we're a species! Do you know nothing of biology?
I know biology. I was taught that in school. I know Catholic theology also. I studied that for the priesthood. We are all free to follow our respective beliefs. I just happen to have no beliefs.
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@sree251 you say you have no beliefs, but what about your belief that homo sapiens is not a species?
sree251 · 41-45, M
@SpudMuffin
Did I say we are homo sapiens? I don't know what we are. It is a mystery. Seriously. I am not trying to lure you into an inane argument. I have to live a conventional life and going along with conventional beliefs just to get my food from the groceries or get past immigration with without delay.
you say you have no beliefs, but what about your belief that homo sapiens is not a species?
Did I say we are homo sapiens? I don't know what we are. It is a mystery. Seriously. I am not trying to lure you into an inane argument. I have to live a conventional life and going along with conventional beliefs just to get my food from the groceries or get past immigration with without delay.
SpudMuffin · 61-69, M
@sree251 wow! I know what I am, but I'm not looking for an inane argument either. Good luck with the groceries and immigration.