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Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence
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RE: Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence
A jew got crucified by the Romans = ordinary claim.

A jew got crucified by the Romans and came back to life and flew up to heaven = extraordinary claim.

It is the claim which determines the level of evidence needed to support it.
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RE: Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence - by Minimalist - October 26, 2015 at 2:26 am

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