‘Abstract Truth’ versus ‘Concrete Fact’.
Abstract Truth.
An abstract truth is facts represented symbolically through abstract mediums such as for instance literature and art. They are only symbolically and metaphorically true and only represent concrete truth as an example or illustration thereof. They are not concrete scientific facts in themselves.
This is true of all religions which are based on mythological principles and teachings, and which are not founded on concrete scientific fact. The same is true of theories concerning aliens and religions or culture. It is only fiction, and the truth therein lies only in its symbolical value as an ideal. It is not literally true.
Concrete Facts.
Concrete facts can be scientifically proven to be an absolute truth. In other words in real terms it has no deviation from the reality of life that surrounds us. Facts like these are life, aging, death, gravity etc. Concrete facts are a direct, scientific explanation for any known natural occurrence.
Religion.
Religious teachings are only representative of the truth and are not based on scientific facts. As such there is truth in the entire Bible, but it is based on metaphorical allusions and abstract truths. Therefore there are logical and/or scientific explanations for all the ‘miracles’ in the Bible, and they are not dependant on the Devine intervention of an omnipotent mythological ‘God’. As such the whole course of history described in the Bible followed a natural process of life as we know it, and it all happened within the larger scope of nature, life and history.
Three arguments against an eternal existince:
1. It would be unfair to send the average person to a place called Hell after what they've been through on earth.
2. An eternal existence in another reality or dimension without thought or feeling would be pointless.
3. I do not believe such a feat is scientifically possible.
(The only way you can literally experience 'Heaven' and 'Hell' is in your imagination; like in the movies. In no other way.)
