TNR:
"You asserted previously that love is the most important thing (or something like that). That is the opinion I was referring to."
I asked a specific question and you claimed it was an opinion. Period! You can't give an erroneous answer to the question and then say I was referring to something else you said!
R
"1.That man universally seeks to love and be loved."
TNR
"Opinion. Regardless, it is perfectly compatible with the theory of evolution, as has been shown."
People from all nations love, seek mates to love, love their children, etc.? Yes of course they do, it's a UNIVERSAL fact! Where's the evolutionary explanation? You never gave one.
R
"2.That we have an understanding of what death is but are still willing to give our life in exchange for our loved ones."
"Sometimes true, but not universally true. Also perfectly compatible with the theory of evolution, as has been shown."
Even if it were sometimes true it is significant because it shows that man is willing to give his life for compassion. I HAVE! He's giving something greater than the self for love. Are their records of people around the world giving their lives for loved ones? Yes, then it's universally true.
Evolution has no answer for dying for a loved one but if you think it does, prove it, no one here has so far.
R
"3.That man can survive without love. "
TNR
"We agree on this one. Also perfectly compatible with the theory of evolution, as has been shown."
You're making my point! The fact that man can survive without love dismisses evolutionary justification for a need to love. He can procreate, socialize, eat sleep, etc. but yet he universally seeks to love and be loved. Evolution? You just agreed man can survive without love, there is no evolution!
So, can you specifically live without love? If everyone you love disavows loving you what is your life worth? I know what my life is worth, nothing!
R
"I asked what is more important to you than loving and being loved to impress on you the significance of love in man, from the beginning of recorded history by the way, but if you believe there is something more important to you then I'm all ears. "
TNR
"Basic sustenance: food, air, water. Basic level of safety."
Yes, of course, basic Maslow! You're making my point, everything you just stated can be justified scientifically.
I'm asking about your well being.
Here's an example of what doctors say:
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/03/people-die-love.htmlPeople die without love: Why I prescribe the love drug
PAMELA WIBLE, MD | PHYSICIAN
The antidote for hate, neglect, apathy, misery, even sorrow is love. No prescription pad needed. No risk of overdose Love is my preferred potion. I give patients heart-shaped balloons. And hugs. Yes, I even tell patients, “I love you.” Some leave with my kiss on their forehead.
You don’t need a medical degree to say, “I love you.”
Just three simple words can heal more wounds than all the doctors in the world."So I'm asking for the science that justifies my giving my life to save my loved one, not your biological need for water.
R