(November 23, 2010 at 3:10 pm)Statler Waldorf Wrote: Since you have not scientifically surveyed the majority of Christians on Earth, you yourself are using anecdotal evidence to bash on Christians for using anecdotal evidence? Nice! I’d expect nothing less of you.
It is not necessary to survey "the majority of Christians on Earth" to make this determination. Haven't you ever heard of polls? They survey a representative sample of a population to determine public opinion. They don't attempt to talk to a majority of the people.
I have had discussions with many, many Christians and I would definitely say the majority revert to anecdotal evidence when trying to prove that god truly exists. Whether it's an unverifiable "miracle", a tale of an incredible coincidence, a dream, seeing a flash of light, "feeling" god's presence, or hearing a voice, anecdotal evidence is a staple of their arguments. In fact, I'd say it's rather unusual to argue god's existence with a Christian and NOT have them bring up some sort of anecdotal evidence.
Science flies us to the moon and stars. Religion flies us into buildings.
God allowed 200,000 people to die in an earthquake. So what makes you think he cares about YOUR problems?
God allowed 200,000 people to die in an earthquake. So what makes you think he cares about YOUR problems?