Can you test a hypothesis about the supernatural? I've heard people argue on both sides of this. I've heard you cannot because you can use a supernatural being as the the explanation for anything if you think it is all powerful. I've also heard certain things like an amputee growing a limb back after someone prays for them in the moment would be good evidence. Where do you forumers stand on this?
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Testing a Hypothesis about the Supernatural
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What is there to test?
"Never trust a fox. Looks like a dog, behaves like a cat."
~ Erin Hunter
Can claims of the supernatural be tested?
Depends on the claim. The Amazing Randi has a $1 million challenge for testing claims of psychic powers under lab conditions. So far no one has claimed it. There are NO scientific papers which prove the efficacy of prayer in healing. In fact, several studies show the exact opposite, pointing to a psychological factor in healing. Ghosts? Again, nothing but claims. Some of the pictures are fascinating, but beyond that they prove nothing. Playing Cluedo with my mum while I was at Uni: "You did WHAT? With WHO? WHERE???" (April 9, 2018 at 8:26 pm)Lutrinae Wrote: What is there to test? Jesus said He would return during the lives of those around during His time. 2000 years later, they've ALL died off and still no Jesus. Jesus made the prediction and failed to fulfill it. The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.
(April 9, 2018 at 8:35 pm)vorlon13 Wrote:(April 9, 2018 at 8:26 pm)Lutrinae Wrote: What is there to test? You're taking it out of context. Playing Cluedo with my mum while I was at Uni: "You did WHAT? With WHO? WHERE???"
My hypothesis: God will give a cure for erectile dysfunction.
The Action: God gave us Pfizer. Thank you God!
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
RE: Testing a Hypothesis about the Supernatural
April 9, 2018 at 10:28 pm
(This post was last modified: April 9, 2018 at 10:29 pm by Neo-Scholastic.)
Just a quick review of Sheldrake's background makes me immediately question the veracity of his claims.
Playing Cluedo with my mum while I was at Uni: "You did WHAT? With WHO? WHERE???"
Brilliant speech my ass.
"Never trust a fox. Looks like a dog, behaves like a cat."
~ Erin Hunter RE: Testing a Hypothesis about the Supernatural
April 9, 2018 at 11:00 pm
(This post was last modified: April 9, 2018 at 11:01 pm by ignoramus.)
Yes you can!
I have an invisible dragon in my basement. Can I see it? No! Therefore it IS invisible Is it a dragon? Yes! It's not my fault it is invisible prove I don't have it. *insert the same flawed logic for all things supernatural, paranormal, God, pixies, Santa, honest politician, etc
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