[MD] Hoy stoves and those who sit on them

[Andre Broersen]

Joe to Ham and all:
What does ESSENCE mean in the absence of evolution? Whatever I want it
to mean, not this, not that.

Andre:
He Joe. We accept the theory of evolution because it is a high quality
idea with much explanatory power. In the presence of evolution essence
makes no sense. Cannot exist. Essence means that somehing exists
inherently, all by itself, from itself, of itself... i.e.
independently, individually. (like self-contained little isolated
islands)

This flies in the face of the 'scientifically' supported idea of
evolution which, in Buddhist terminology is supported with the idea of
'co-dependent arising'. Nothing arises independently or individually.
In other words, all is related and co-dependent. This idea is
supported by the DQ/SQ of the MoQ. (Rememder Pirsig's amendment to the
Descartes statement?)

Joe:
> Still in pursuit of clarity,

Andre:
Hope this clarifies.But don't take my word for it.

Cheers
Andre