r/DebateAnAtheist 9d ago

Materialism is Debunked OP=Theist

Lawrence Anthony, a conservationist, had a close freindship with a herd of elephant at his game reserve in Africa. He had rescued and rehabilitated them and over time, they developed a trust.

Lawrence Anthony died in 2012. Two days after the elephant herd led by the matriarch traveled 12 miles to his home. They stayed there for two days, mourning as they do their dead.

The elephants had no material way of knowing about Lawrence's passing. There were no phone call, no messages, and no visible signs for them.

After this, the elephants returned again exactly one year later.

https://www.cbc.ca/strombo/news/saying-goodbye-elephants-hold-apparent-vigil-to-mourn-their-human-friend.ht

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/mind-blowing-power-of-love-20100925-15rl7.html

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u/Appropriate-Price-98 cultural Buddhist, Atheist 9d ago

Nowhere in this said how often the man visited the herd.

His Wiki page says he died of a heart attack. Lawrence Anthony - Wikipedia. Pretty suddenly, if you ask me.

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u/Lugh_Intueri 9d ago

How do you think that is relevant

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u/Appropriate-Price-98 cultural Buddhist, Atheist 9d ago

sigh do really need to point out?

If he met them daily and suddenly went missing, what do think they would do? Search for him? Waiting outside of his house?