RE: I am a theist, what do you think of my proof for God existing?
November 7, 2016 at 10:04 pm
(This post was last modified: November 7, 2016 at 10:06 pm by Astreja.)
(November 7, 2016 at 6:40 pm)Mariosep Wrote: Dear atheist Astreja, we were talking about what and how it is to prove something exist in objective reality outside our mind.
First of all...
(Springy G reaches for Her Clue-By-Four™)
*BOP*
That's for continuing to use "dear" after being told that it was disrespectful.
Secondly, I am a strong agnostic. I believe that it is impossible to definitively prove the existence of anything. As such, I do not concern Myself with that kind of philosophical masturbatory silliness and favour pragmatism instead. If I think something is real and can interact with it, that's sufficient evidence for My purposes.
Quote:I mentioned the nose in our face, that is very easy and quick to prove, by merely in a group, each one touching his nose and the nose of everyone's else.
What about proving that there is an entity that corresponds to the concept in our mind of that entity?
How do we you and I prove the existence of such an entity?
Exactly the same way we demonstrate the existence of noses -- By encountering it in the real world and interacting with it.
We do not generally waste time constructing philosophical arguments regarding the existence of noses, although you appear to be obtuse enough to attempt it. As you said, we look in the mirror or touch the nose, or reach for a bottle of decongestant spray when it clogs up.
As such, there is no need to construct a philosophical argument regarding the existence of a hypothetical god. It's either there or it isn't. Until you can come up with physical evidence that is as compelling as the evidence for noses, you have no basis for your argument and we have nothing further to discuss.
Finally, stop spamming the Russell debate!
