Originally posted by Sorgo X
In linguistics, syntax (from Ancient Greek συν- syn-, “together”, and τάξις táxis, “arrangement”) is the study of the rules that govern the way sentences are formed by the combination of lexical items into phrases. The term syntax can also be used to refer to these rules themselves, as in “the syntax of a language”. Modern research in syntax attempts to describe the structure of common languages in terms of such rules, and, for many practitioners, to find general rules that apply to all languages. Being a science, it does not offer judgement on grammatical usage, and is hence unconcerned with linguistic prescription.
Though all theories of syntax take human language as their object of focus, they differ as to whether they try to model the mental processes behind the production of language, or the external expressions of language. The former type of theory is known as formal syntax, the latter as empirical syntax. Generative grammar and its descendants are all examples of formal syntax.
From a biological and neurobiological perspective syntax has recently played a crucial role. On the one hand, it has been proven that syntax (in that it involves recursion rules) is a specific characteristic of all and only human language; on the other, experiments in neuroimaging have shown that a dedicated network in the human brain (crucially involving Broca's area, a portion of the left inferior frontal gyrus), is selectively activated by those languages that meet the Universal Grammar requirements characterizing all and only human languages as shown by generative grammar in the pioneering work of Noam Chomsky.[citation needed]
Originally posted by AOR
In linguistics, syntax (from Ancient Greek συν- syn-, “together”, and τάξις táxis, “arrangement”) is the study of the rules that govern the way sentences are formed by the combination of lexical items into phrases. The term syntax can also be used to refer to these rules themselves, as in “the syntax of a language”. Modern research in syntax attempts to describe the structure of common languages in terms of such rules, and, for many practitioners, to find general rules that apply to all languages. Being a science, it does not offer judgement on grammatical usage, and is hence unconcerned with linguistic prescription.Though all theories of syntax take human language as their object of focus, they differ as to whether they try to model the mental processes behind the production of language, or the external expressions of language. The former type of theory is known as formal syntax, the latter as empirical syntax. Generative grammar and its descendants are all examples of formal syntax.
From a biological and neurobiological perspective syntax has recently played a crucial role. On the one hand, it has been proven that syntax (in that it involves recursion rules) is a specific characteristic of all and only human language; on the other, experiments in neuroimaging have shown that a dedicated network in the human brain (crucially involving Broca's area, a portion of the left inferior frontal gyrus), is selectively activated by those languages that meet the Universal Grammar requirements characterizing all and only human languages as shown by generative grammar in the pioneering work of Noam Chomsky.[citation needed]
Originally posted by Adam_PoEGood thing I never said he did. Read my point again and stop trying to antagonize kthxbye.
Einstein did not believe in your god.
Originally posted by Sorgo XI'm not comparing the two. I AM saying that certain beliefs can affect what scientists do. Of course there are many bright and influential atheist scientists, I am not stating otherwise. The idea of a structured creation furthered certain sciences by influencing the scientists in the field. That is all I am saying, nothing more.
How do you know that?It's stupid to compare this, and debating against either X or Y is showing prejudice.
Both atheist and religion have incredibly intelligent and it's actually a very idiotic maneuver to compare the two.
Psssst.
Originally posted by Nellinator
Good thing I never said he did. Read my point again and stop trying to antagonize kthxbye.
I'm not comparing the two. I AM saying that certain beliefs can affect what scientists do. Of course there are many bright and influential atheist scientists, I am not stating otherwise. The idea of a structured creation furthered certain sciences by influencing the scientists in the field. That is all I am saying, nothing more.
I'm bored.
Originally posted by Nellinator
Good thing I never said he did. Read my point again and stop trying to antagonize kthxbye.
You stated that "Einstein was definitely motivated . . . by the belief in a perfect creator."
I am simply pointing out that his "belief in a perfect creator" is not a belief in your Christian god.
What being a Christian really is...in under 2 minutes
This says it all
http://www.christianserver.com/files/256/172161182185200612131539113.mp3
Just saw Jesus Camp...ouch!
No wonder so many people hate Christianity...all they've really ever been introduced to is a Christian religion, not Christ...(and I gotta say, a big reason for this is because most churches today are guilty of focusing on how people can be religious, as opposed to focusing on how they can be Christ-like).
The film itself is ok...the content is frightening.
It shows an extreme Evangelical youth pastor who is wanting to train children to be "soldiers for Jesus", and so a lot pressure is put on these kids to repent for being "the sinners they are", to commit themselves to a life of service for God...even unto death, and to praise right-wing Bush-isms, etc...
I know that not all Evangelicals are this extreme, but the Evangelical church as a whole really is worrisome in that it thinks it's THEIR responsibility to save others, and takes a much too literal approach to every last thing in the bible.
In short, it's a film about a very confused and misguided woman...who's confusing and misguiding kids about something that isn't in ANY way connected to the message, or reality, of Jesus Christ.
Hey Jaeh, if you feel you got some time on your hands, here's some amazing vids to check out.
I posted the first 2 of this series a long time ago...and now the last 3 have been put online. Maybe take 15 mins and give the 1st one a shot if you want...I found these life-changing to say the least. The good news never sounded so good!
http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/search?q=Grace+Walk+Experience+-+Part+One+
http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/search?q=Grace+Walk+Experience+-+Part+two
http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/search?q=Grace+Walk+Experience+-+Part+Three
http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/search?q=Grace+Walk+Experience+-+Part+Four+
http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/search?q=Grace+Walk+Experience+-+Part+five+
Peace