Atheists, please define "evidence".
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Evidence for the existence of God
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..We're not the ones claiming something exists. Would you prefer the word "proof" or "verification" or "confirmation"?
Generally, evidence is a body of facts and information that indicates an assertion being either true or untrue (depending on what's being argued). All you've got to do is answer the question "Why should I believe in god?"
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- Thomas Jefferson (January 11, 2017 at 4:01 pm)Yadayadayada Wrote: Atheists, please define "evidence". http://lmgtfy.com/?iie=1&q=define+evidence
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(January 11, 2017 at 4:06 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: ..We're not the ones claiming something exists.No, you are the ones claiming that there is no evidence that something exists. Quote:Would you prefer the word "proof" or "verification" or "confirmation"?Sure, please define "proof". Quote:Generally, evidence is a body of facts and information that indicates an assertion being either true or untrue (depending on what's being argued).Thank you, that is exactly the type of succinct answer I am after.
There needs to be a falsifiable testable hypothesis first, as I mentioned before. You were saying something about testable characteristics or something but didn't elaborate.
I'd say evidence is data that is relevant to a hypothesis. What form that takes depends on the hypothesis in question. Feel free to send me a private message.
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January 11, 2017 at 6:35 pm
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(January 11, 2017 at 6:21 pm)robvalue Wrote: There needs to be a falsifiable testable hypothesis first, as I mentioned before. You were saying something about testable characteristics or something but didn't elaborate. I bet, even if God himself visits this planet and offers to "follow his will", there will be a lot of people who will wish to remain independent. Peaceful believers simply dare to dream extremely grand, that's all. Although, it would be perfect if they didn't fuck with peoples minds, guided by their grand motives.
Every scientific finding empirically confirms that the physical universe is intelligible and that human reason effectively secures knowledge. Make of that what you will.
(January 11, 2017 at 6:35 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: Every scientific finding empirically confirms that the physical universe is intelligible and that human reason effectively secures knowledge. Make of that what you will. I'm not sure we can say that any more in the age of quantum mechanics.
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Don't worry, my friend. If this be the end, then so shall it be. (January 11, 2017 at 6:35 pm)purplepurpose Wrote:(January 11, 2017 at 6:21 pm)robvalue Wrote: There needs to be a falsifiable testable hypothesis first, as I mentioned before. You were saying something about testable characteristics or something but didn't elaborate. I'm sure you're correct. I'll be happy to talk to him like civilized beings, but I'm not bowing down to anyone. The idea that giving evidence of his existence would take away your choice to worship him is simply wrong. Feel free to send me a private message.
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