(August 27, 2009 at 9:04 am)LukeMC Wrote: There once was a time where theists would make claims and us atheists would say "hey, i've done the research and this is why you're wrong". Now that the topic has turned "controversial" the tone has changed to "you're wrong by default, now show me why you're right". Perhaps I'm completely misjudging or haven't kept a close enough eye on all of the threads in question, but that's how it has seemed.
It's called the Burden of Proof, Luke. If someone makes a claim they need to back it up. This is the basic principal a logical argument. If you make a claim you have to back it up in order for the other person to believe you or accept your claim as true. This is how also how our court systems work.
(August 27, 2009 at 9:04 am)LukeMC Wrote: Or Eilonnwy could provide me a link to a thread where somebody presented some research from the non-conspirital side of the "debate" and I'll go find a boot to eat.
We already had a 9/11 thread where a lot of references were provided that debunked the 9/11 conspiracy theories. What the hell are you on about?
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