Sir David Attenborough On God
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- Some wise and honest words from Sir David Attenborough on the subject of God, Creation, Genesis 1-3 and Richard Dawkins (from In Confidence: An Interview by Laurie Taylor)
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A brilliant man, not taking sides just explaining the facts of the situation, great respect
Not taking the side of reality? Alright then 😆
@@Greensky02 reality to everyone is different, what do you mean by reality?
@@gerrardjones28 I mean the facts observed with your eyeballs in terms of evolution through species development as opposed to choosing to believe the stories that your mother told you on her lap when you were a child. One is reality and one is not.
@@Greensky02 you really think you can somehow witness live evolution? The closest thing we have to that is dogs and that is because of our artificial selection naturally it takes millions of years for species to change. Tho we can witness it in the fossil record that is literal proof that you can see with your own eyeballs not a story
@@Greensky02you evolved for survival not truth. You don’t even know if what you see with your eyeballs is an accurate model of reality. It may just show you a reality that enables you to survive.
That termite hill analogy is genius
Amazing!
i agree!
carlo baggio it isn’t accurate though. The vast majority of atheist don’t say that they are 100% certain, without a shade of doubt that there isn’t a god. They say that there is no evidence, so why would you believe there is. As far as we should be concerned, we should believe there isn’t. It’s more of a scale than a binary.
If I asked you to disprove that there are pink, flying, invisible, silent elephants all around us, you couldn’t. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t say that it isn’t true. Evidence is crucial
Aliens might be watching also, do we have any evidence it's real?
@@JamalW239 Agreed, and in truth, Dawkins, like most scientists will always hold a provisional position. A London bus campaign, backed by Dawkins proclaimed "There probably is no God, now stop worrying and enjoy your life". The key is in the word probably, and the level of probability becomes increasingly small, if, over millennia, there has been insufficient evidence to justify any belief. The idea that the termite analogy is great, is not strong, as we are asked to suppose some method of awareness apart from what we and our instruments have ever detected is somewhere out there, in some sphere that we have no way of accessing. The probability of that then, is so low that in fact it does not impact on our day to day reality, and if by chance it is true it isn't making any difference.
From my childhood through to adulthood when ever Sir David speaks it's amazing how you are compelled to listen knowing that what he says will always positively educate and make complete sense. A true communicator and truly a unique human being. That termite hill story........ priceless.
I saw him address the crowd at Glastonbury Festival once. Awe. Silence. Quitest group of 10,000 people I have ever stood in.
Love this man. The way he breaks down is amazing. Religion has destroyed millions of people.
@@csmith2321 I am not religious. But I do feel that the current wave of hyper consumerism that is partly responsible for the destruction of the planet, would be less like to happen if people were still upholding religious ideals. humanity's greed is out of control: "When I was a kid, it seemed like they made something new every day. Some, gadget or idea, like every day was Christmas. But six billion people, just imagine that. And every last one of them trying to have it all." - religion may have moderated this.
That's exactly what a good storyteller with a beautiful voice can do to people, whether it's truth or not.
@@DorkyThorpy Sir Attenborough thinks man is the worst thing on earth.
According to him, animals and nature are much more important.
Of course it starts with throwing those beer cans in the woods and it ends with making war.
Unfortunately it is the "smart people" who tell us what is good for us, perhaps Sir should take a closer look at those first.
I misread the title as "Sir David Attenborough Is God" and I really agreed with it.
How refreshing to listen to someone so bright, he knows he can’t possibly know it all.
A change from most social media posters, isn't it.
its not that he knows..... He says he maybe dont have the sense organs..... Maybe Dawkins model is complete, but we/he dont know...... Dawkins got a case.... So the only thing left is all the ignorant fools that cling on to a fairytale god...... Petty....
@@maxodgaard1335 Oh, but God exists. He just isn’t a fairytale God.
@@suzanneweisskopf-biggs6736 yes,he is.
to know, you don´t really know.
He's being honest and saying he doesn't know, that is far braver than conforming.
outfromtheshadows
Yes I agree, I think he dealt with the question far better than someone like Dawkins who wants to get rid of this idea of God and creation.
I believe he politely explained he believes in God while managing to put it in such a way as to not upset anybody.
@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 I'm sorry, I don't agree with that analysis at all. I think what Sir David was really saying here was _"We can't possibly know if there's a god or not because as a species we simply may not possess the intelligence to arrive at a conclusion."_
A believer in god does not _"shrink from the word"_ religious.
@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 he agreed that he is agnostic which means he belives that the answer to God being real or unreal is overall unknown, he said he doesn't belive in one of the Gods or religions because there is so many but he wouldn't say that there is no God cause we may not have the ability to persive a God if there was one, he also said that he believes in things that are true no matter where you are in the world
Tony England - Actually many people who are devout shy away from being labelled religious. Religion has a dirty name for many reasons, none more than the slander and misinformation seen on media platforms. My opinion on what he said is he intentionally kept his answer neutral in order to maintain his anonymity with his audience regarding faith, for the sake of believers and none believers that love him. For this reason it is fair to assume he is not devout in the belief, if any, he has in God.
In actuality his position is much the same as that of Richard Dawkins, ie the scientific one of not ruling anything out. The thing is though, likely they would both adopt the same position with respect to fairies and the flying spaghetti monster. We can't be certain that those things don't exist either.
I like what he says about believing the one your mom told you, it also doesn’t mean you have to not believe the one your mom told you, it just means open your eyes and learn
I grew up watching this man and learning from him in black and white. I have the utmost respect and admiration for him. I have never stopped watching and listening to him. I never will, even when he has gone and if I am still here I will continue to listen and watch .
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seriously change the channel there's a whole world out there 😂
@@hxbm3427 Yep and I would choose to have Attenborough tell me about it.
Mike Taverner, you should be giving thanks, honour and respect to GOD for His creation, not to a man who is rich from GOD creation and who denies the creator!
@@Ej-en2lz Yes, one of your false gods.
The truth is, there is only ONE TRUE GOD, and what a shame for you that you do not know Him who gave you life, and who also offers you eternal life through Christ Jesus.
John 3:16.
I would like to see a David Attenborough documentary about humans
They really are about humans.
Humans are the Cancer of the planet! Sir David Attenborough -- No truer words have been spoken. I go one further, Humans are the most destructive force in Natural History!
He somehow did now :/
Humans are incredible animals though
He just has basically 😂
Attenborough could talk about paint drying and he would make it interesting.
If you enjoy nonsensical words!
Thats why he was made into a star, because he has the oratory skill and velvet voice that could convince people of anything, so he's used to convince people that their lives are worthless and that nature is all that matters.
exactly. he knows absolutely nothing about death or about metaphysics .
@@praetoriandorn3154 it’s not only that though. It’s also that he conveys his own enthusiasm and sense of wonder and that’s infectious. Also he doesn’t talk down to his audience as though they are children.
Speak for yourself.
Unlike a lot of naturalists, he does not seek personal fame or shove his personal views down everyone's throats. A truly humble man.
He shoves evolution down everyone’s throat what are you talking about
@@natestandley3124 You could not have watched the entire interview. You are free to choose what you believe. He does not shove anything down anyone's throat.
@@dp-sr1fd yeah he does….in every one of his commentary’s , he touts that how ever many million years ago this evolved. As if it’s fact, it’s a theory. And so is creation. You don’t ever hear him saying God created this species how even long ago.. he’s a full blown evolutionist and even though he acts like he doesn’t have an issue with a God. He will one day have an issue.. for denying
@@natestandley3124You believe in Creation, I assume. So, what is "creation" exactly? There is God and nothing else? What do you believe that God did that changed Nothing become Everything? You believe it, so what do you believe? Genesis starts with Earth, the Sun, God, a serpent etc.... how did God make all that from Nothing?
I don't that 'creation' from nothing is real thing. Everything comes from something else. Yet Creationists exist but I have yet to find one who can describe how creation works.
Evolution could be proven to be 100% wrong tomorrow and Creationist still could not explain what they're talking about.
@@natestandley3124 well obviously he's telling scientifically proven fact in nature documentaries. It's not shoving anything down anyone's throat lmao
A truly brilliant man, with the humility of agnostism! The example he gives of the blind termites is profound. Thank you Sir David!
He has effectively answered the question.
From the blind ants' viewpoint, David Attenborough DOES NOT EXIST. They don't "need" him. Nonetheless, he is there, watching them, appreciating the intricacy of their lives. If David Attenborough never told us about those ants, would it matter? I think - yes. It would matter. We humans need to realize our place in this world. What do we have that no other living thing has? Ants are better community- dwellers! I believe it is our place is to gaze in awe at the wonders of Creation - God's creation. David Att. has gazed, in awe, and appreciates - and tells us what he has seen. So we may be awestruck too. David thinks he is agnostic because he dislikes the connotations that go with the word "religious/ religion." I think God himself is fairly tired of those connotations too! The trappings of human ritual, the obscene display of wealth, decadence, sin. These human artefacts are as NOTHING compared to the sheer Creativity of God's Mercy. We are not here by accident. Nor are we here without a purpose. By his sheer enthusiasm for life and living things, David is fulfilling God's Plan, right to the end. Agnostic or not, every time David Attenborough speaks, i hear someone who is continuously filled with deep respect for all living things. He is like a spokesman for God.
Genesis is an allegory - to God, a day is equal to a thousand years, a millenium is just moments long, in God's world. As time is relative, it is only the sequence of happenings that matters; their apparent duration depends on the observer.. David is one of the most religious scientists alive today. You don't see him torturing innocent animals, just to find the limit of their endurance. God bless you, David. You are so close to Him the rest of us are only jealous! 😇
Wait. He states we may not have sense organs to be aware that there is a
god watching us. Yet many crackpots believe that god and the devil
communicates with them.The Prophets claimed that god communicated with
them. Notice it's always an individual he supposedly communicates with,
it never on mass. This god supposedly watches children crying in pain
yet does not help them. Attenborough presents a crass argument
Anyone who worships the creation and says the creator does not exist is evil.
@@IsJesusGod. There are many who believe in god who are evil. The popes are a good example
@@DrMontague The popes are NOT true Christians.
A true Christian is known by its fruit.
And Catholics prove they are not true believers.
This man is an international treasure.
Owen Barclay I would listen to him read the weather report!
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AN EARTHLY TREASURE - HE CERTAINLY MADE A LOT OF MONEY!
yes
BBC is just fake news and has been for years. Attenborough is a fraud.
There’s much to be said about the art of ‘active listening’, illustrated here. 👍
@Bethnal Green Religious turds of wisdom help nobody, dude.
Religious turds of wisdom help no one, dude.
@@martinkent333 tell this to your spiritual Royal family you pay for
@@matimus100 ?
@@matimus100 Mumbo Jumbo good, Tarzan! Me likem very much, Bro!!!!!!!!!
sir David could not explained it any better!!!!..thats why i love the man and so many others do too!!!...BRAVO!!!...AMEN!!
your profile is rosary beads. Pray it
Amen is derived from the Hebrew āmēn, which means “certainty,” “truth,” and “verily.” It is found in the Hebrew Bible, and in both the Old and New Testament. In English, the word has two primary pronunciations: [ ah-men ] or [ ey-men ]. But, it can be expressed in endless ways, from a soft whisper to a joyous shout.
When I thought I couldn't possibly admire this man any more than I already do, I find this.
The world has been so enriched by his contributions and will be a sadder place when he passes, although his legacy will live on for generations to come.
He will be MORE sadder if he don't come to Christ before he goes.
@@domcomfermi609 🤣. How would you feel if he turned to Islam instead ? Or Judaism ? Or Buddhism ? Or Hinduism ? Or Sikhism ? Or any other religion ?
Your comment just highlights his point about it being impossible to determine which one is the right one.
The futility of following ANY institutionalised religion ... regardless of whichever one you choose, there will be MILLIONS of people queueing up to tell you that you are wrong.
His stance is that he's more persuaded by scientific arguments than religion, which can prove more than blind faith alone - who are you, (or anyone), to say that he is wrong ?
@@kevinmcguinness1113 Believing in Jesus Christ is not blind faith, it is a reasoned belief, that is justified by the teachings of the he Bible.
When you talk about other religions, those religions are false because of how they portray the physical world, and state it as a fact, for instance these religions state that the Earth is supported on elephants and in turn are supported by a turtle. All thos religions give the same kind of explanations.
Only the Bible state the truth in Job 27:6 that the Lord hangs the circle of earth on nothing, a true statement, written more than 3500 years ago.
The coming of our Lord God Jesus Christ is prophesied in th would testament.
Jesus fulfilled more than 350 prophesies about himself.
The scattering of the people of Israel the gathering was prophesied in Ezekiel, and the establishment of the Jewish state on May 5th 1948 by Ben Guiron was a completion of the Truth of the Word of God.
So it is not a blind faith as you naively claim.
What is a blind faith is the belief in Darwin.
@@domcomfermi609 thanks for proving my point by saying "all other religions are false" 🤣. Intolerance breeds hate.
I'm not going to debate with you. We are about as far as we could possibly be on this. You say I'm wrong, I say you're wrong, with absolutely NO room for compromise. You do you, I'll do me, have a good life.
PS ... the world on an elephant is about as sane as it being built in six days.
PPS ... quoting scriptures at someone who doesn't follow or believe them is pointless and proves nothing.
@@domcomfermi609 "belief in Darwin". Tell me, do Christians think we see Darwin as the atheist Jesus? Darwin is a scientist who discovered evolution using scientific methods.
He is not someone we "have faith in". No, whether you understand science or not, Darwin will always be right, unless science disproves him.
"if I have a quarrel, if I have a quarrel... Well I do have a quarrel."
_"I have no quarrel with basic fundamental religious attitudes. If I have a quarrel, if I have a quarrel...well I do have a quarrel."_
*Lochlanist*
Misread that and thought it said squirrel.
Up all night and I need sleep.
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David Attenborough is just awesome. His view here is intelligent, but not arrogant. How refreshing. He is a most amazing man, and his work on natural history will be watched by generations to come with wonder and awe.
Plot twist: He is God
Yup!
@@kushking949 He puts Benedictine Brandy in his Holy Water enemas and sees God Almighty frequently!!! Hallelujah and don't spew on the cat, Dave!!!!!!!!!!!
@Gavin Gas Really? Crikey I've never thought that and I've been watching him for over fifty years.
@Gavin Gas Thanks for your response, think we'll have to differ on this! Have a good weekend.
This will influence my abilities to verbalise what I think forever. so simple, so clear, so modest!
David Attenborough is deceived and lives in rebellion of GOD.
Never has the title of 'Sir' been so successfully paired with such a fitting recipient.
One if the most: interesting, intelligent, eloquent people in the world
Yes.
(am proud to have been tutored by his son Robert at the Australian National University).
and the biggest Satanist who has killed hundreds of millions of people.
He is worse than Hitler, Stalin, Mao and all other tyrants put together!
interesting punctuation...
Best broadcaster in the world (commissioner of BBC2 with Monty Python et al), but then I'm biased as my aunt was his PA at the BBC for 25 years. Anyone know how I can contact him? Love to meet him in person.
@@rosewhite--- Rose, what the hell are you talking about? I think you are delusional.
What a great way to describe agnosticism.
Has he ever read and studied the Holy Bible? He wouldn't make statements about on what he's filming without a lot of study.
eric ezaki I love sci-fi too!
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Eric ezaki is saying maybe it's best not to generalise on subjects that you haven't studied so well.
The bible is a very complex work which scholars spend their whole lives studying. How many can claim to have read the whole Bible and know it inside out.
eric ezaki Have you ever studied other "holy" shit?
The bible is very poorly written.
Beautifully stated 😌
This man is a world wide treasures
The fool says there is no God
@@natturner806 yes and awe, as the interviewer mentioned it, is reserved for God.
@@natturner806 the fool can’t recognise the Creator in the Creation.
@@natturner806 "you're dumb if you don't agree with me"
WOW. What a compelling argument. Totally worth posting.
That's sarcasm by the way. I don't trust you're smart enough to figure that out.
@@Xavier_Coogat_the_Mambo_King You sir are even dumber🤣🤣🤣🤣
What an amazing man one who reveals the most beautiful world and the intricacies of all life truly this is pure faith and awe
NO MAN is amazing, who DENIES GOD and His wonders, they are instead deceived and blind.
Those who give thanks to GOD and follow Christ, will see far greater things to come, and will live in peace and be happy for ever.
Brilliant man and a beautiful human being, graceful and at the same time deeply courteous and respectful. Now that's what a proper BRITISH upbringing fosters.
A British upbringing based on what most would until recently have agreed was a basic understanding of what is RIGHT and PROPER which in turn was very much based on Biblical principles.
This is the most sensible answer to this question I have ever heard.
From Romania. Living in a Socialist Communist State
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Because Attenborough has the imagination to realise that reductionist atheism doesn’t answer a thing. Dawkins is a brilliant evolutionary biologist and if he stuck to that discipline he would garner far more support, but as soon as he goes off topic into atheism he loses the plot. Attenborough I have a huge respect for because he only makes comments on the things we humans can possibly know. Dawkins attempts to elevate himself by spouting about things he cannot scientifically reconcile and by doing so he simply enters the world of the also rans. Science does not have all the answers. It has the answers to many things in a material sense but science cannot plumb the realm of the infinite because it cannot apply math to this. Some things will remain outside of prosaic understanding simply because they are sublime. Once atheists start trying to go beyond measurable remit they become the same fools that they claim to despise.
except it missed the main point.
people of faith....have faith. they don't claim to know for sure.
atheists reject the theistic claim that a god exists but any atheist who is honest is forced to admit that 'there is no way to know if god exists or not'. atheists just dont actively have faith in a god because they dont see tangible evidence of one.
those that claim to "know god doesnt exist" need to account for how they KNOW that to be fact. I'm an atheist....I cant say there, for sure, isnt a god. if god showed up before me right now, I would be forced to believe.
those of us, religious or not....atheist, theist, polytheist, deist.....those of us that admit we cant know for sure if a deity exists: are all agnostic (agnostic...without knowledge)
also, atheist originally referred to monotheists. they didn't believe in many gods, just like monotheists today. instead, they believe in one god. this makes them atheists in regard to every other god ever mentioned. they only actively have faith that one specific god exists. some atheists....just go one god further.
Agnosticism is 'not knowing for sure if a god exists or not'
atheism is the rejection of the theistic belief that there is a God that exists and interacts with human affairs.
deisim is the belief that there is a creator but that creator doesn't interfere with human affairs.
all can be agnostic and still hold their beliefs. deism and theism take faith....and the rejection of 'belief in god based on faith' is atheism.
@@markkettlewell7441 this isnt a Dawkins question, nor do I claim to have the answers. I'm just curious on your point of view. I have no desire to argue you on them, I'm just curious to hear your thoughts on the topic. I'm open to debate.... but this isnt a 'gotcha game' or me trying to prove anything to anybody.
instead, I am merely posing a thought experiment (for lack of a better term) and would like to know what you disagree on or what your answers to the questions at the end are. if there is any point I make that you feel is wrong, please point it out! again, I'm not baiting you into a debate, just curious as to your opinion:
1) most can agree that we can never fully understand how complex our reality actually is. the totality of reality is incomprehensible. I think that is a fair statement.
2) most would agree that our reality is complex, as stated,.....but that a deity who could create our complex reality, would have to be more complex than our reality.
3) most people who believe in a creator believe that there is no need for this creator to need a creator of it's own. The alternative is the infinite regress issue (if there is a god, who created god and who created that creator and on and on infinitely), so most assume a deity must be the terminus of being.
4) now, you see, we have come to the conclusion that 'reality is incomprehensibly complex BUT still requires a creator.....and that creator is even MORE complex BUT now DOES NOT require a creator. Thus, something incomprehensibly complex requires creation but something with even more complexity can exist WITHOUT a creator.'
5) if something as complex as a deity can exist without the need for a creator, why would something less complex require a creator? ....also, based on what?
......thanks for your time.
@@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879 Thank you for your thoughtful questions. It is rare to be asked such insightful things. If I am totally honest with you I cannot answer many of the points you make, I do not have the requisite intellect. My belief in God comes from his revelations to me and the things he has done for me. I took the challenge and prayed that if God truly were sublime he would be able to demonstrate himself to me, and more than that affect things that were beyond myself and my own thoughts. I was blown away by how things turned out. I acted in faith and was rewarded a hundred fold. I cannot begin to explain to you how things came about in my life except that great things happened and on so many levels that I was unable to honestly explain them away using my usual rational logic. I continued to pray in faith and each time I was given kindness and insight that was not natural to the man who I am, a petty selfish creature. My background is science and logic. I have no truck with superstition or credulous stupidity. But the first thing God impressed on me was that I had to be ‘real’. He told me that he had more than enough dull witted children, despite his love for them. He needed men and women who could think rationally and test ideas and use logic to determine truth. I responded that I felt pretty dull witted myself and was answered with the fact that he had given me the ability of discernment and that if I used it with kindness and humility then I would be able to build a portion of the kingdom of Heaven in my own way. I can’t say I understand much but what I have seen over the years has amazed me and strengthened my faith in God. God is in our imagination and exists in all our hopes and loves. He is in the greatest equations and the most perfect math.God is rational and completely real to me and if as scientists we study the world in honesty then we find truth, because the world is based on truth. I do not claim to have the answers either, I can only testify to the things God has revealed to me.
I’ve always liked and enjoyed Sir David. Now after watching this clip, I can say that I adore him. He is a gift to humanity.
I agree :)
Research his lies about walruses, among other things....he is a globalist climate alarmist
He is and will always be the eighth wonder of the world.
He is certainly the god of Modern Man. Look on his works and despair.
David Attenborough does not know the truth, and is not a scientist, like Newton, who did know a lot of truth that GOD created all things.
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Absolute nonsense.
"You're not actually smart until you buy what we're trying to sell you"
You've been conned a lot in your life, haven't you?
Fear is of the unknown. Science grows as it learns not to fear. Wisdom is knowing what you don't know while trying to grasp it. Fear is giving up.
Fear and punishment religion is such a crashing bore. Co creating with the divine is another thing.
Being open to the possibility that there IS.
That is an openminded and logical point of view, and it shows humility
Amen..more of that, please, fellow humans....
@Enjoy and Travel The World! Such a childish argument, what exactly do we mean by God here? As per current scientific evidence we assume the Universe began 14 billion years ago through big bang, what exactly kickstarted the events of big bang? - if it was by an entity then that supreme being is who we mean by God. There are good philosophical reasonings and scientific deductions that point towards the possibility of a God, some people will be satisfied with those reasonings while others won't be. And no absolute solid peer reviewed evidence exists whether big bang was induced by a supreme being or through any other cause - the best we have is deductions. That is why a sensible man would say he doesnt know if God exists or not, but is open to both ideas. And then we have internet atheists like yourself who come up with fallacious arguments comparing pink faires or unicorns with the concept of a supreme creator who induced the big bang. As if you're superior to the agonistics who's clearly taking the most sensible stance here.
@Enjoy and Travel The World! "If God created the universe then who created God" is also childish argument which in no way invalidates the possible existence of a God. Also didn't I already say there are good philosophical and scientific deductions that points towards possibility of God? So yes, there are grounds to believe a God could exist - it's just that these are all deductions and doesn't count as absolute scientific proof. It's like the case of Higgs-Boson also known as God particle, the guy behind it deduced the existence of the particle based on all the data he analyzed back in 1930s or so, however he did not have the means or the know-how to scientifically prove it back then. Fast forward to 1990s scientists have confirmed the existence of Higgs-Boson because technology have developed to the extent to make it possible. That's the case with God, deductions can be made with the data we have but technology and know-how is still in its infancy to provide absolutely proof.
@Enjoy and Travel The World! Do you have reading comprehension problems or is it the result of an episode of delusion where you imagine stuff that i never said? Read your first comment, you're the one who came here trying to critic agonists with that pink fairy nonsense, to that i replied. Following which you switched sides and decided to play off as agonistic.
And where did i say Higgs-Boson was related to God? I said it's called God particle, never in any way did I claim it proves the existence of God. It was given as an example of deductions being later proven scientifically as technology improved. Learn to read!
There are academics disagreeing with both big bang and evolution - so that's that, both atheists and theists could accuse each other of selecting science that suits them. Regardless of whether big bang is true or not, the latest studies in quantum physics proposes a different theory - the emergent universe and its even more in support for the existence of a creator than big bang ever was.
i could play a great game of "count the retards" in this comment thread
If I had one wish when I was younger it would be having David Attenborough read me a story every night before sleep for the rest of my life
I'm a believing Christian but love his analogy
if you were a Christian then how do you love the bad things people like David Attenborough says? Who says there is NO GOD.
Yes, the termite hill analogy was really good. God Bless
@@bb_binx yes indeed
Sir David Attenborough. Such an amazing human being. Total legend.
He pushes the Climate Change Alarm and never mentions the Geoengineering that has been is use for decades. He is either a liar or is very stupid.
but hes not god
@@FASTPISTOLDRAW There is no god.
@@jamessilva7991 Not for modern man, no. He rides alone across the desert. Hope you got a good horse.
@@philbutcher6959 You don't half type some rubbish, mate.
Britain’s national treasure...the nations grandfather. Who doesn’t love this guy?
Once London is goes Sharia Law, we will be hearing yet another tune.
@@jamesgossweiler1349 Oh stop with the ludicrous "omgz! Islam is takin ova da uk" stuff.
@@TonyEnglandUK Too true!
@@jamesgossweiler1349 Arsehole!
Best broadcaster in the world (commissioner of BBC2 with Monty Python et al), but then I'm biased as my aunt was his PA at the BBC for 25 years. Anyone know how I can contact him? Love to meet him in person.
4.03: "And I do sometimes feel that maybe I am lacking in some sense organ, and I don't know whether anybody else is involved in all this sort of thing. It's a very confident thing to say that you are absolutely sure that there is nothing in this world that I don't have the sense organs to appreciate. That would be my position. And Richard would say that is rather feeble. That is not being very brave. Maybe he's got a case."
We lack the sense organ to pick up on electromagnetic waves, for example. Our radio can pick up a station, but we can't. Thank you for this video, I love this man.
I pitied him in his blindness
But can I boast, "I see"?
Perhaps there walks a spirit
Close by who pities me
A spirit who hears me tapping
The five sensed cane of mind
Amidst such unguessed glories
That I am worse than blind
@@GMPLAS7 Oh, that was so very beautiful. Thank you so much. Made my day. I'm teary now. I get emotional. I am still blind.
@First Name It´s the last two stanzas of a poem, ´Blind´, by Harry Kemp.
The first is -
The spring blew trumpets of color
Her green sang in my brain
I heard a blind man groping
Tap-tap with his cane
@First Name ....to some people it will never mean anything .......
We can only perceive life from a human perspective. A dog views life through a dog’s perception & so on
So basically:
Be humble, infer the truth from observation, and don’t jump to conclusions. Sounds like a proper recipe for wisdom!
Infer the truth from observation? He's been caught several times faking "documentaries", this is a matter of public record, look it up. T.V is far from truth, or reality.
Good Point
this is true 'awe'. accepting that nature is too big for humans to truly understand, and just focusing on the wonder as we see it. nicely spoken
Sadly, even Scientists and other researchers have disrespected that fact. They've taken on a view that Nature is badly designed and flawed and only they and their innovation and shortcuts can save the Earth. Now look where we are. The present modern Scientific Orthodoxy has ripped out pages from the old Dark Ages Christendom playbook and embraced them as their own the way they handle and dispense knowledge, demanding no one question them and the average person has fallen for this. Most people will not even remotely question Science and look at where we are. They've taken the lead and brought the whole of mankind to Climate Change. The Scientists then fingerpoint and blame the average person for climate change, but refuse to admit that it was their leading people to climate change. They gave us a failed bogus Green Revolution which has become nothing more than a joke and led to the degradation of our planet Earth. They've innovated hideous nuclear and other destructive weapons for their political masters and with their genetic engineering given us Covid-19. The list is endless and sadly this wonderful awe inspiring planet is on the brink.
I wouldn't agree with you, brother. The fact that we can learn so much about our universe, to the point where we can actually spot stars 27 billion light-years away goes to show we're capable of understanding the purpose of life if we truly search for the truth.
@Jesus is coming. Read the Gospel.
God(Allah) who is the creator of the heavens and the earth and everything in between says in the Holy Quran regarding birth of Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him) as follows -
“(And mention) when the angels said, ‘O Mary, indeed God gives you the good news of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and in the Hereafter, and of those who are near to God.’ ‘He will speak to the people in the cradle, and in old age, and he will be of the righteous.’ She said, ‘My Lord, how can I have a son when no man has touched me.’ He said, ‘So (it will be,) for God creates what He wants. When He decides something, He only says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is. And He will teach him the Book and wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel. And (will make him) a messenger to the Children of Israel (saying), ‘Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you out of clay the likeness of a bird, then breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by the permission of God. And I heal the blind and the leper, and I bring the dead to life by the permission of God. And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Surely, there is a sign for you in that, if you are believers. And (I have come) confirming the Torah that was (revealed) before me, and to allow you some of what was forbidden to you. And I have come to you with a proof from your Lord, so fear God and obey me. Indeed, God is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is the straight path.” (Quran 3:45-51)
@@aliubadutt9820 the fact that god made the universe but took 6 days for earth and needed a day off is just hilarious.
@@purefoldnz3070 My friend I agree with you but to be honest I find this to be a blasphemy against Allah’s (God) unlimited powers and strength. I am sure you must have come across this statement in a religion that worships the creation and not the creator. In Islam, Allah (God) who is the creator of the heavens and the earth and everything in between describes His being in the holy Quran as follows:
Say, ‘O Prophet’ “He is Allah, (the) One. Allah-us-Samad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks). He begets not, nor was He begotten; And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.” (Quran 112)
Allah further clarifies in the holy Quran how nothing and nobody is regarded to be comparable to Allah as follows:
“Allah is He besides Whom there is no god (deity), the Everliving, the Self-subsisting by Whom all subsist; slumber does not overtake Him nor sleep; whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth belongs to Him; who is he that can intercede in His presence except by His permission? He knows what is before them (creation) and what is behind them, and they cannot comprehend anything out of His knowledge except as He wills. His throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He is never weary of preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).” (Quran 2:255)
My friend as you can see from the above verses of the holy Quran resting for Allah (God) is out of question and in fact it’s a blasphemy against His being.
David Attenborough is one of my favorite human beings ever. I first became aware of him in the early 80s in the "Life On Earth" series. He is 94 years old now. The world is richer for his having lived in it, and will be much the poorer when he passes.
He’s a puppet for the elites and won’t be any loss when he’s gone.
We are designed to live 120 years. Biblical.
@@ahirwan psalm 90:10: The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
70-80 is how long we are biblically to live.
He is one of a kind i dont want to picture life without him in it. Such a spectacular unusual man im blessed to be in his time❤❤❤
so you too are aware of the phrase..flavor of the week. p.s. this man is a doco presenter nothing more...HE IS NOT A SCIENTIST..maybe a spin doctor.
I admire him even more now. His views are so insightful, well thought out and informed by his outstanding knowledge! I do so wish he'd live forever!!
The corn-filled turds of our Lord and Saviour explode with their putrid glory! Hallelujah!
@@martinkent333 wtf
He has a wonderful voice. Makes it easy to listen to him, but his analysis of the various accounts of 'genesis' is quite lacking, even vacuous for such a learned man.
From even just a mild perusal of the biblical account, one can see it stands way above the 'mystical' accounts of great serpents or other creatures belching out humans. To make such a ludicrous comparison does a great disservice to his credibility.
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(Pardon? ! 🤔
"That's ONE man's opinion ! "
As good as religious
wishful thinking, anyway !
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You can bet your bottom dollar that he knew the questions before going on so he had plenty time to either write the answers himself or get someone else to do it.
His voice was the perfect fit for those shows it took it to a whole new level, I'm sure he will be deeply missed ..........
*is... he's still alive.
This is exactly how I view religion but I think I would never have been able to articulate it so beautifully.
Our national treasure, you can take a share too.
Human beings so often disappoint, we eat everything, destroy through greed, waste and pollution.
Now and again someone comes along who makes us want to do better.
Thank you Sir David Attenborough.
Wow a negative nelly. You must be fun at parties. Mr Wet Blanket!
sanctimonious... use a cliff as soon as possible so as to help the planet... but no... u types wag your fingers at the pop as a whole...
A great inspiration to all other functioning alcoholics.
I love his voice on BBC planet shows..the blue planet and other documentaries..
So peaceful and melodious his voice is❤
Mellifluous.
No one with a beautiful voice has a monopoly on the truth.
I love the fact that Sir David refuses to be pigeon holed. He’s been traveling all over the world for decades and has seen the the damage humans have done to the world in the name of progress.
I agree with Owen Barclays comment the Sir David IS an international treasure.
A god provides us with plentiful fossil fuel that leads to climate change, yet Attenenborough believes an intelligent god might be watching us! Bollocks
Thank you" creation" for David Attenborough,a treasure of immense value. Love him.
I love this man. His voice in documentaries is mesmerizing. He is so genuine, classy, genius, graceful, and just all around amazing.
Best broadcaster in the world (commissioner of BBC2 with Monty Python et al), but then I'm biased as my aunt was his PA at the BBC for 25 years. Anyone know how I can contact him? Love to meet him in person.
Man that follows man will fall into a pit , please read your bible
Sandra Creighton-- Only stupid and gullible people read the bible.
As always, extremely well put. This is why Sir David Attenborough is among my heroes in this life. One who truly appreciates and educated on the natural world but is also humble enough to do so without pretense. He is brave enough to admit there are things he doesn't know, which is infinitely stronger in my view than to simply conform to one pattern of thought.
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Yes so true
Even as a Christian I try to take a similar attitude that there is a lot I don’t know and I always need to be open to new information coming in and also not allow myself to become arrogant. I am making a best-fit estimate. It’s one I do feel strongly about but I have no problem admitting that faith is what it is and that I should always recognize that those gaps in my knowledge and judgment can and will lead me to make mistakes. I respect that he can do the same thing from a non-religious standpoint and realize his limitations as well.
Wait. He states we may not have sense organs to be aware that there is a god watching us. Yet many crackpots believe that god and the devil communicates with them.The Prophets claimed that god communicated with them. Notice it's always an individual he supposedly communicates with, it never on mass. This god supposedly watches children crying in pain yet does not help them. Attenborough presents a crass argument
The termite metaphor is an excellent explanation. It explains that humans have created certainty using doubt. And vice versa, which of course, intensifies both view points: humans are masterful with duality.
The metaphor, albeit slightly different, has been used for centuries, it's actually nothing new
So well explained 👏
One of the greatest minds of our time . A clever , insightful and polite man , who’s whole life has been dedicated to exploring the planet and allowing us to share in his discoveries . He has educated a generation of people . His enthusiasm for discovery and education , has burned so bright , and his infectious love of this subject has inspired many people to continue his work . The world will be a much poorer place when he has gone .
Love David Attenborough, a great human being.
@supernumery You are looking at yourself in the mirror here.
Great to see my grandpa answering this question so well 👍🏻
What very accurate and good answer.
Very brave. Not going down the smug road of acceptance. Humility isnt a lack of bravery. It opens the vision. Great analogy. He covers both sides and remains true to himself instead of being bullied into the latest culture. He is respectful of other feelings and also concepts. He sees lifes full colours and complexities far more than the bookworms. He doesnt see that one said has won. Thats reasonable. Plus he can speak with authority seeing everything not just test tubes and equations. A very valid gentleman.
David Attenborough's been part of the sound and picture track to our lives for the last 60+ yrs. Always interesting to hear and see. His programmes have educated and enriched generations. His voice draws you in. His intelligence and delivery brings the natural wonder of our world home to us all. We are privileged to witness his work. Exceptional man. Laurie Taylor does us a great service here. Excellent.
He's a boring old fart and that's putting it politely.
Hes a legend a hero the real adventure the last true adventure has been experienced through his eyes and he shared it with use ♥
Sir David is the most amazing man and his work is incredible. He has an amazing life and such an impact on many
YES, but he has a fatal flaw, firstly he AND his mate DORKins, disagreed with us plebs having the refendum for Brexit, claiming it was to complicated for us , and should be left to their like. And he worries about his Nice Guy image too much, to give honest straight forward answers to contraversial questions.
@June Miller juvenile lol
@@MrDaiseymay lol
HOW is Sir David amazing when he DENIES the creator who made him rich from GODS creation?
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Thank you as always David Attenborough. That is the most perfect reply.
David Attenborough is a world treasure. I am just thankful I have been able to watch so many of his programs.
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why doesn`t trinity is written in bible
@@lufhopespeacefully2037 Because the "Trinity" is an assumption by Christian church leaders not based in biblical fact.
@@mysticwanderer4787 ,thank u for your replying ,i`m muslim it turns out that trinty is a man made
What an amazing voice, even at that age, it's just perfection.
@Jesus is coming. Read the Gospel. shut up cultist
Ofcourse, he looks after himself like the common sense person he is 🙂
He is who he is and that is better than many people can do-
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I wish you long life sir, you have been inspiring me through out with your wonderful documentaries and you still continue to do so with every word you speak!
This man should have been Prime Minister.
Just when I thought I couldn’t have more respect for David Attenborough I then find this video.
I LOVE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH!!
@supernumery bruh why are you hating?
I respect this view. He doesn't assume he knows everything. It's intelligent, wise and not arrogant.
what an incredible answer love it!
Put's things into perspective by powerful illustration of him looking at the termites busy with activity completely oblivious to being observed....
Hannah Martin completely agree. It’s a great way to look at it.
My god you are so intelligent and sexy
René K why, thank you😅
He said, when he took the top of a termite hill, to see whats going on, and they don't have the sense to know that they are being observed. Then why do Ants and Termites scatter, when we intervene with their job and break down what they have built.
So there was first chaos, then there was observation. Maybe I should just stop talking.
Spent my childhood listening and learning from this man his always been my teacher
He has been spinning lies about the climate for over twenty years so I’d advise you to get a more truthful teacher.
@ArmanAditya Basu you can laugh your arse off at your hearts delight but one thing for sure is that you won’t have the last laugh, sweet dreams.
so as a child ie non-discerning,he was the first and last for you to learn all about life YES !
The life on earth theme is the anthem of my childhood!
@@michaelwalsh9145 . Another climate expert who doesn't even have a science degree. 😂
Brilliant as he is, his gift is from God and he will find out soon enough.. we are on earth but for a blink of an eye.. and eternity is a long time to be living in regret… all cultures seem to believe the snake as being central to creation so the commonality is there with people who never interacted with each other until recently in the past few thousand years.
It’s so true that we’re here for so short a time. The thing is, we don’t know if we’ll spend eternity living in regret, and you may very well be worshipping the wrong gods and find yourself living in regret as well. None of us truly knows what the truth is, but I think that’s ok. If we can all learn to accept that, I think we’ll be individually happier.
I wouldn’t say ALL cultures view snakes as central to creation. For example, in Christianity, the snake was not central to creation, but to sin. Different thing altogether. And there are other stories where snakes don’t even appear.
And all people can be traced back to Africa, so I suppose we could argue that the “true” garden of Eden is that continent. So it wouldn’t be true to say that people haven’t interacted until recently, the reality is that we are all one people. All cultures are born from other cultures and change and develop with time.
As an agnostic atheist with an interest in religions and myths, I think there are a few common ideas I noticed.
1) Our bodies are temporary vessels that we dwell in for a time, but we continue to exist after those bodies decay.
2) We all came from the same place and all of humanity is connected.
3) There is something inherently flawed about humans as a species, a challenge we must either learn to overcome or accept.
4) The natural world is beautiful and precious.
I think that religious texts can only point to a potential truth or describe the idea of something, but that taking them very literally can be dangerous and simply worsen the dysfunction that humans experience. I think too many people take their religious texts as instructions to harm others, but that this fundementally goes against all it is meant to inspire.
@@fabplays6559 agnostic atheist…? You are joking right? Might as well just call yourself an unbeliever.. South America was only discovered 600 years ago but they had the snake which is central to a lot of their religions.. the ‘snake’ does not represent ‘sin’…the serpent does… Moses staff was turned into a snake by Yahweh .. why would Yahweh give his chosen prophet a symbol of sin to carry around in his hand to work miracles… Hindus, Zoroastrian, ancient Egyptians have the snake as central to their religion when they all appear to ‘worship’ different gods.. but I digress.. according to science, the universe was created billions of years ago… that in itself is an eternity compared to a human life.. so why would God create a universe billions of years ago but create humans recently…? Because ‘time’ is a man made concept.. God is in the past, present and future.. there is no such thing as worshiping the ‘wrong’ God… only worshiping man made idols and multiple Gods is wrong.. even Jesus worshiped ‘the father’ but Christian worship the trinity.. mankind is connected to all living things because you see similarities in humans, animals and plants.. this is not coincidence or ‘evolution’ but by design.. Africa is not the origin of humans .. it’s just a theory.. the diversity of humans shows that we could not have originated from a single entity.. the complexity of DNA, the eyes, the brain, of all living matter shows that it could not have happened ‘by chance’. The ‘natural’ world is indeed wondrous but that’s due to Nature .. which does not exist on any other planet within a billion light years of earth.. how can that be if everything happened ‘by chance’ (The Fermi paradox) … 400 years ago nobody believed dinosaurs existed, a 100 years ago it was impossible to believe that a man could be given a pigs heart… just because you cannot explain or see something, it does not mean that it doesn’t exist or didn’t happen.. enjoy life, respect nature, believe in the one creator … in Islam Allah has 99 other names.. there are probably that many names for the one God around the world 🙂
Load of shite
Being brave is being honest and admitting you don't know what you don't know.
when david talks he give me peace of mind,,,love you legend
so you are saying, he`s better than a sleeping pill..or an induced coma ?.. i just think this man is A BIG phoney, and amused by all the gullible fools who believe in that he is more than just a TV presenter N O T a scientist he is.
David summed this up brilliantly, you could not have gotten a better answer.
I'm not sure what part you mean?
How this man is so blind. It is obvious that there is a God and if he looked in answers in genesis he would find that the science backs up genesis absolutley
@@jonathanbuss7538 Religious poo is good for you!
@@jonathanbuss7538 provide supporting data please.
God bless him 🙏 he’s a good man.
No one sneezed.
Imagine how better the world would be be if every child would have to listen to Sir David Attenborough at school every day for a hour.
Wait. He states we may not have sense organs to be aware that there is a god watching us. Yet many crackpots believe that god and the devil communicates with them.The Prophets claimed that god communicated with them. Notice it's always an individual he supposedly communicates with, it never on mass. This god supposedly watches children crying in pain yet does not help them. Attenborough presents a crass argument
I never really was interested in wildlife and nature but I remember growing up I would always find myself being glued to the TV whenever Sir David Attenborough was narrating these type of shows. He has this charisma about him that I find fascinating and I just love how he makes it so easy to understand and get to know the animal/creature he is talking about and you really do hear some of the excitement and wonder in his voice. He captivates me! and somehow manages to et his viewer to become captivated by wildlife and nature.
He is and always will be a legend
Thank you, Sir David Attenborough!
If that is what he has done for you then at least that is something :)
Huge respect for this man.
sml med or large.
This man is obviously not saved ie born again. In other words he is going to hell----unless
Ever consider that you may go to hell. If it turns out your religion is one of the wrong ones?
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You petulant Christians love to wallow in that nasty vindictive little fantasy, don’t you?
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A true English Gentleman, makes my proud to be English, when I watch how articulated he is when answering those questions.
He is at great teacher the best passing his knowledge to us.
what an amazing perspective .."iam watching those termites from the top maybe someone is watching us from top we just might not have the sensory organs to see that'
Logic conquers all!
Chris Chris until we deal with quantum mechanics and superposition
until you deal with death.....
@@hussainshah6039 good one. i have no answer to that. yet!
Sir D.A. you changed my life in the late '70s/early '80s, genius!
David Attenborough, a life that worth to be lived
The Miracle of the Atom
The Laws of physics that exist are due to the activity within the atom, which is finely tuned in order for us to exist and as we know atoms are required for life. The main energy level occupied by an electron during orbit is dictated by its fixed distance from the nucleus of the atom. This is relative to electron and proton attraction. There are constants within the atom, like the size of the electric charge of the electron and the ratio of the masses of the protons relative to each other. All orbitals that have the same value “N” being the main energy level relates to the quantum number and are said to share the same shell level. Protons are subatomic particles which are charged in relation to the nucleus, electrons are attracted towards them because they have opposite electrical charges; this fine tuning keeps them in orbit around the nucleus making the development of life possible as we know it. The atom is a miracle of design not an accident waiting to happen. Everything is made up of atoms which are finely tuned for the building blocks of life and also they create the environment necessary for the existence of life. The conditions on our own earth in particular are finely tuned being described as biophilic in which life as we know it can flourish.
If any of the fundamental constants like the speed of light or the strength of gravity were to change just a little, then life as we know it would cease to exist. This realization has led some physicists to argue that our universe is intelligently designed, made especially for us, no accident waiting to happen. We live in a finely tuned universe perfectly primed in order to support life.
There is irreducible complexity within the atom never mine the cell as atoms make up cells and are responsible for life as we know it. Atoms are unique and their atomic number dictates what substance or chemical property they have. Carbon for instance has an atomic number of 6 positively charged protons in the nucleus. Atoms are essential building blocks of life, for example the body contains fat which is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Carbon atoms because of their unique make-up also bond strongly to other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen because they have branches or rings of various sizes that contain thousands of atoms, carbon is quite accommodating with other substances. These have unique atomic numbers that make life possible. Atoms suffer from irreducible complexity because all the electrons, protons and neutrons must be present at the same time in a particular number and order, for the atom to function as a designated substance. This knowledge dispenses with the idea of mutations and natural selection relating to chemical interactions. Life on the earth is based on carbon chemistry. Carbon is used in organic matter such as our bodies for instance in order to maintain life. They silently carry out important chemical reactions within our bodies and they are essential to life on the earth. Carbon atoms make up the sun, stars, comets and the atmosphere of most planets. Carbon is found in coal, oil, diamonds and natural gas deposits. The atom is clearly designed and many physicists now recognise this, but they won’t use the word God or Creator, they would sooner believe aliens were responsible, but the question is then begged who made the aliens?
The term atom really means invisible unit or uncuttable, and for a long time it was thought that the atom could not be split, but when they did, it produced the atomic bomb. An infinite intelligence made the various atoms which are so small and are measured as being one tenth of a billionth of a metre across. They are so small that they cannot be seen under a powerful microscope. We are led to believe that all our sophisticated atoms are derived from an invented primordial complex soup of chemicals which then produced the first living cells. Remember each atom is unique due to its composition and arrangement of subatomic particles relative to the number of protons in the nucleus. This is no accident waiting to happen! A primordial soup is purely fictitious and based on fantasy and imagination because men do not want to retain God in their knowledge.
Jesus did not lie to us concerning him being the Son of God and the Saviour of the world. He said that men shall give an account for every idle word spoken, except they repent of their sins!
Brilliant, down to earth with basic explanation with everything around us . . . .thank you Sir David . .
Maybe it just seems brilliant.
What a guy, number one doesn't tread on anyones beliefs. I love when he says 'when you look at the rocks and fossils, we are all the same. And When he knocked off the top of a termite hill and they dont know that he is there watching because they dont have the sense organs to see and maybe there is some one watching us that we dont have the sense organs to see'. Hmmmm interesting indeed
Yes our whole World may just be a plaything of some alien child to keep it amused.
@@7316bobe it might be. But there is no hint that it actually is that way. As with religion in general, there is no reason to believe anything without evidence that what you believe in is actually the truth. You can claim almost anything, without evidence it is nothing more than a theory that can immediately be discarded. To say it in Hitchens words: what can be asserted without evidience, can be dismissed without evidence.
@@volker2714 You are right. Scientists talk about black holes without a spec of evidence that such a thing even exists. There are thousands of things like this with scientists telling us to "just believe what we are saying". Evidence of the evolution of the Earth is easy because I can see and touch all the evidence myself that tell's me the Earth is many millions of years old.
7316bobe 😍
Eberhart Piepenbrink 😍
As a Christian I really like this man's answer
The humblest of them all 😊
"There are more things in heaven and earth Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy". Wm Shakespeare (Hamlet).
peter johnson probably, but it doesn’t involve something called a “god”.
@TyRCelto How many people can say that they been slapped in the face by god? Its intellectually lazy & deficient of you to continue to believe in the contradictions & generally extraordinary weirdness of the bible
Given that _Hamlet_ was written in about 1600, in the intervening centuries since then both Hamlet and Horatio would have discovered credible explanations for many/most of those 'things'. It's how science largely works - ie by the patient accretion of knowledge over time. After all, Shakespeare would possibly have considered electricity as evidence of magic, or an outbreak of swine fever as the work of Satan. The more interesting question, though, is how could Hamlet possibly know? And as a supplementary, why does Shakespeare give this line to one of the most wayward, wilful, unreliable and self-deluded characters in his entire canon?
@@zzcanasta , doubtless, the advance of human "science" betwixt 1600 and today has so "largely" improved the species as to have dispelled the damned freethinker altogether! It is truly wonderful to find the broad benefits of a societal 'peace' brought on by forced scientific consensus and general political correctness prevailing upon our age!
@@thomasdykstra100 Think it's probably best if you have a lie down now...
I simply adore Sir David Attenborough!
Can't wait for people like this to find God !
The humility of true wisdom.
This mans insight will go on many years even after I depart from this world.
that (termite hill) is the simply the sweetest answer i have ever heard.....after 30 years of enjoyable studies/reasearch/meditation on god etc....that is the most magic answer!
For me , it seems it could be a description of God and we busy, distracted and sometimes completely oblivious humans...
It is a pretty good analogy of the scripture in the Holy Bible. l Corinthians 2:14 “But the natural man receives NOT the the things of the Spirit of God: for they are FOOLISHNESS unto him: NEITHER CAN HE KNOW THEM, BECAUSE they ARE SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED”! According to John 3, a man “MUST be born again” to receive the equipment so to speak TO RECEIVE spiritual truth! Until a person believes the gospel that is, that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, his burial and bodily resurrection from the dead according to the scriptures, they cannot “get it” as people say today...
Attenborough's profound admiration for animals is his own most Godlike behaviour. He has no idea something else is regarding HIM with the same wondrous affection as he marvels at the termites. And he has no idea he carries a divine spark. That observation applies to most of us, with our deep love of animals. How do we know ? Attenborough defines himself as Agnostic. ( don't know) If only he was Gnostic by knowing how to activate his own divine spark Its quite easy.
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All men may have an opinion of God - the God of our salvation and His creation. It is He alone who will have the final say over man. The One who holds all the knowledge of the entire universe.
AMEN!! GOD BLESS.
‘Man’ ? What about woman? I’m always suspicious of the origins of some of these beliefs (which were written mostly by men)
The intelligent answer covering all points in a few breaths. No more need be said Sir !
Sir David has a very calming voice, perfect for these chaotic times
so next time you get a flat tyre..just reach for a recording of S I R rik atomizer the tv presenter...NOT scientist
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”
Romans 1:20
Bone cancer in children. If your god is real, he's a right bastard.
To believe the universe is perfect, and everything in it is dictated by a super being, comes from a place of ignorant privilege completely removed from reality; a fairytale land.
@@MitchDenham On the contrary, the Bible states that the world is the exact opposite of perfect, that it's our fault and God has made it possible for the world to be made perfect again as it was in the beginning through Jesus Christ. All we have to do is believe in Him and follow Him and when the fullness of the believers has been found everything will be renewed. In the meantime we can make things much Ch better by loving one another and doing for others what we would do for ourselves.
@@MitchDenham No you accuse your creator?? One day He will do the same unto you, if you do not turn back to Him and regret your whole life.
"There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses." Ezekiel 23:20 - Quoting the bible is fun
Thank you. That was an amazing clip.
Such an awesome, intelligent, discerning and critical-thinking legend.
Such humility. I wish more were like him.
More what exactly?
He's honest, humble, and insightful. I have a deep faith in God myself, but I'm fascinated by everyone's views on God, purpose, personal identity, etc. I take no offence in those who believe differently than I do. We've all found ourselves conscious on this sphere of a planet, hurtling through space in an unbelievably intricate and vast universe. We're all just trying to live our lives and figure it out. I have a respect for anyone who is asking the big questions and looking for answers. Far too many people live their whole lives going with the flow, doing what's expected of them, spinning their wheels, never even attempting to pursue truth and their ultimate purpose.
Mel Ortiz What a thoughtful and non judgmental comment . Although I do not subscribe to the biblical version of god, I do believe there is a source, a purpose and a destination. I think we are all on the lower rungs of a trillion rung ladder of knowledge and enlightenment, and the best we can do is to try to climb the ladder armed with the philosophy/theology that makes sense to us. At the end of the day, beliefs, doctrine and dogma are not important; the only thing that matters is how we live our lives, doing as much good and least harm as we can
John Wilson In contrast to the original poster, what a smug, sanctimonious, self righteous, judgemental comment. How very christian of you
John Wilson The bible amply demonstrates that your “loving” god is a monstrous, malevolent, mass murdering maniac, and I can think of nothing worse than spending eternity with this narcissistic thug and his sycophantic fan club
John Wilson Well no more of a hypocrite than you who refers to someone worshipping the same god as you as a “pagan”
John Wilson Well that is precisely why your comments are judgemental and hers Is not. As to the bible (that detailed documentation of god’s failures), and the ‘clarity of god’s word’ - such ‘clarity’ has led to hundreds of different christian sects, each one convinced that THEIR version of “god’s word” is the only truth, which in turn has led to a history of horrific persecution among christians themselves. You would think that a supposedly omnipotent being could inspire a book that wasn’t so ambiguous. As the saying goes: “The devil can quote scripture to his purpose “
David Attenborough is a highly intelligent and intellectual Individual!
Brilliant explanation