RE: Anecdotal Evidence
November 4, 2016 at 9:30 am
(This post was last modified: November 4, 2016 at 1:35 pm by Whateverist.)
(November 3, 2016 at 9:46 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote:(November 3, 2016 at 9:34 pm)bennyboy Wrote: Okay let's not use that meaning. Let's use "anecdote" as equivalent to "personal testimonial." Do you believe that the testimonials of Christians, including historical early Christians, can be used as evidence for God?
Yes... I do
Well sure. Do you think a Ouija board can be used as evidence for God? I'm sure some people do. A good horoscope would probably seal the deal for other people. The operative word in that question is "can". Can it be used for evidence? Yes, obviously even the message in a fortune cookie can be used as evidence.
The real question is should it count as evidence for a neutral, half-way intelligent person who is oriented toward knowing the truth? The answer in that case is obviously hell no.