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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 965.1 | randomness isn't totally random | LGP30::FLEISCHER | without vision the people perish (DTN 297-5780, MRO3-3/L16) | Fri Sep 09 1994 10:04 | 14 |
| re Note 965.0 by CSC32::J_CHRISTIE:
> Where does random chance fit in your theology, your belief system?
I have no particular belief in random chance, but I do
believe it happens.
(However, inspired by recent theories of chaos, I do consider
that the distributions of differing random situations do
differ, and that the form of the distribution can have a
significant bearing on the outcomes of large numbers of such
events. What sets the shapes?)
Bob
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| 965.2 | | TINCUP::BITTROLFF | Creator of Buzzword Compliant Systems | Fri Sep 09 1994 12:31 | 3 |
| Random chance *IS* my theology :^)
Steve
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| 965.3 | Ways of thinking about random chance | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Crossfire | Fri Sep 09 1994 17:35 | 12 |
| I got to thinking about this from something said on a sitcom called
"Dave's World" the other night.
When it comes to getting hit by lightning, we tend to scoff at the odds
and to think, "It's more likely to happen to someone else." Ironically,
when we think about winning the lottery, we figure, "Well, it has to
happen to *someone*! Why not me!?"
:-)!
Richard
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| 965.4 | Randomness in God's ways | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Crossfire | Sat Sep 10 1994 18:15 | 10 |
| Matthew 5:45 seems to imply a sense of randomness in Jesus' teaching about
the ways of God.
(Jesus speaking) "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in
heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good,
and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." [KJV]
Shalom,
Richard
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| 965.5 | | USAT05::BENSON | | Thu Sep 15 1994 15:30 | 4 |
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It seems that certainty is what is emphasized, not randomness.
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| 965.6 | | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Crossfire | Thu Sep 15 1994 16:04 | 8 |
| .5 Certainty and uncertainty both, if you think about it.
However, there's also John 3.8 implying some degree of randomness
in the ways of God.
(Someday I've gotta explore the psychology behind omitting a signature
name in Notes)
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| 965.7 | A parable found on an Easter greetings card | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Unquenchable fire | Wed Mar 15 1995 12:27 | 30 |
| An Easter Tale
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Once there was a perky little egg who dreamed of being
chosen the best decorated Easter egg.
Oh, he knew it was an ambitious and lofty dream, yet every
day Little Egg worked diligently at
perfecting his shape and color so he would be more
desirable.
As the Easter egg chosing day came nearer, Little Egg grew
tense and more obsessed than ever.
Finally, the Easter Bunny arrived to make his selection.
When he glance toward Little Egg, there was a glint of
admiration in his eye.
He reached across rows and rows of inferior eggs to where
Little Egg was trembling with anticipation.
Just as the Easter Bunny was marvelling at Little Egg's perfection,
he sneezed, and Little Egg splattered
inconsequentially
to the floor.
Them's the breaks.
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