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Rupert Sheldrake's theory of "morphic resonance" is 

widely rejected by the mainstream scientific community due to a lack of rigorous empirical evidence and its conflict with established biological and physical laws. Mainstream critics view it as a form of pseudoscience or magical thinking, even though Sheldrake presents it as a scientific hypothesis. 

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But America did not win the war.

America has underestimated its enemies in all the wars it taught. Eg, Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq.

The American military has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq after nearly 20 years of conflict in the region. In Afghanistan, the U.S. military left in August 2021 following a peace agreement with the Taliban, which led to the Taliban's rapid return to power and the collapse of the Afghan government. In Iraq, the U.S. ended its combat mission in December 2021, but a smaller contingent of troops remains in an advisory role. 



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America has underestimated its enemies in all the wars it taught. Eg, Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq.

The American military has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq after nearly 20 years of conflict in the region. In Afghanistan, the U.S. military left in August 2021 following a peace agreement with the Taliban, which led to the Taliban's rapid return to power and the collapse of the Afghan government. In Iraq, the U.S. ended its combat mission in December 2021, but a smaller contingent of troops remains in an advisory role. 





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Growth rate.


  1. Faster growth: Islam is currently growing at a faster rate than Christianity, largely due to a younger population and higher birth rates in Muslim-majority regions.
  2. Historical context: Christianity saw a significant surge in the colonial era through conversion and settlement, but its growth rate in Western countries has since declined. 


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From a spiritual and new-age perspective, learning ascension is considered possible through a process of spiritual awakening and personal growth

. In this context, ascension is not a physical escape from Earth but a journey of expanding consciousness and integrating one's spiritual essence into their physical life. 

The path of spiritual ascension is often described as a series of stages that can be supported through various practices. 


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Atheists, like most people, believe in things without definitive proof, but they often differentiate these beliefs from religious ones by focusing on what is considered plausible based on evidence and logic. For example, they might accept the existence of other people's consciousness based on strong evidence and social cues, or trust that a friend is telling the truth about a simple fact, even without demanding absolute, tangible proof for every detail. 





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Yes, the Bible talks about Christians, although the word itself appears only three times in the New Testament, in Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28, and 1 Peter 4:16.The Bible describes Christians as those who believe in and follow Jesus Christ, confess him as Lord, and have been "born again" through faith.  


  1. The term "Christian": 
  2. The word "Christian" was first used in Antioch to describe followers of Christ.Initially, it may have been used by his opponents, but believers embraced it as a badge of honor. 

  3. Beliefs and actions:
  4. A Christian is someone who believes that Jesus is the Son of God, repents of their sins, and confesses their faith in Christ. 

  5. They believe that God raised Jesus from the dead, which leads to salvation. 

  6. A Christian is said to receive the Holy Spirit and seeks to live according to God's Word, displaying love and other "fruits of the Spirit". 

  7. Role and purpose:
  8. Christians are called to make disciples and share the gospel. 

  9. They are told to glorify God in their lives and to live as a new creation in Christ. 

  10. "Saints": 
  11. The Bible also refers to Christians as "saints," which means they are considered holy or set apart by God, even as they continue to struggle with sin. 


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Jesus proved human flight was possible.


The statement that "Jesus flew to heaven" describes the Christian belief known as the Ascension, where Jesus, after his resurrection, was taken up bodily into heaven in the presence of his disciples. It is detailed in the Book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke, and is a central tenet of Christian theology, signifying Jesus' enthronement at the right hand of God.  


  1. The Event: 
  2. The Ascension is described as an event where Jesus was physically lifted up into the sky and hidden from view by a cloud. 

  3. The Witnesses: 
  4. The event was witnessed by his disciples, who were watching as he ascended. 

  5. Timing: 
  6. According to the New Testament, the Ascension occurred 40 days after Jesus's resurrection. 

  7. Theological Significance: 
  8. The Ascension is understood as a pivotal event, not just a physical journey. It represents Jesus's return to his divine glory, his enthronement as king, and his role as intercessor for humanity. It is the completion of his earthly work and the promise of his eventual return. 

  9. Symbolism: 
  10. The cloud is sometimes seen as a symbol of God's presence or glory, not just a physical cloud. The event is also significant for the disciples, as it was followed by the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. 


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Rupert Sheldrake's theory of "morphic resonance" 

posits that natural systems, from crystals to living organisms, inherit a collective memory from previous similar systems through invisible, non-material structures called "morphic fields". He has expanded on this idea to provide unconventional explanations for biological development, inheritance, memory, and even extrasensory perception. 

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Debaters need strong muscles around their mouth and throat for speaking forcefully. Lifting weights only develop your arms allowing you to carry more garbage.

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The phrase "faith can move mountains" is a metaphor for achieving great things through strong belief and determination, not literally moving a mountain. The expression originates from the Bible, where Jesus uses the concept of having faith the size of a mustard seed to move a mountain to illustrate that with enough faith, people can overcome seemingly impossible obstacles in life. 





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BOD is the abbreviation for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, which measures the amount of dissolved oxygen microorganisms need to break down organic matter in water. A higher BOD indicates a greater amount of organic pollution, which can deplete oxygen in aquatic ecosystems and harm aquatic life. It is a key parameter for assessing water quality and the effectiveness of wastewater treatment plants.