(December 4, 2015 at 8:30 am)athrock Wrote:(December 3, 2015 at 6:21 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: You'll have to start by phrasing it as a valid syllogism, because that one is something like:
If !P then !Q
P
Therefore Q
Why is that formulation necessary as opposed to the formula commonly used with this argument?
(December 3, 2015 at 6:29 pm)Judi Lynn Wrote: The logic of the argument is not solid because if the three points you cited above can good enough proof of the existence of a god then I give you this:
1. If objective moral values and duties do not exist, then ironman does not exist.
2.Objective moral values and duties do exist.
3. Therefore, ironman exists.
This sounds good initially, but I wonder if all it does is shift the question to whether Ironman is a candidate for being god?
I think Iron man would make a good candidate for a god, but I think Odin may have an issue with that, especially since Thor is supposed to take over when Odin can no longer fullfill his role as a god.
Yes, I know this is a serious subject, but I love being able to reference any Marvel character in posts, when it's appropriate. I'll go back to lurking now.
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