So Polaris, you seem to be a pretty science-friendly sort of Christian. You also seem to have room in your universe for a god. Many scientists have done likewise. I just wonder what sort of basis you have for your belief in God. Is it doctrinal, revelatory or is it more of a hunch?
I have the least respect for theists who base their belief on the bible. That of course just begs the question .. why is the bible trustworthy? What follows is usually some quotes from the bible to support its being a reliable source.
If you tell me your basis is revelatory then I'll concede I wasn't there but I'll just conclude this isn't really anything you can defend inter-personally. I'll probably wonder if you'd considered the possibility of tumors and so forth but unless you choose to consider the nature of the experience objectively, there won't be anything for use to talk about.
However if you admit frankly that it is simply your hunch and that in the absence of conclusive evidence on either side you choose to believe God exists ... I'll buy you a drink. Good for you. I won't agree but at least you won't be tempted to persuade me to either. Agnostic theists are the rarest of birds and can hold their heads up high in any company.
So .. which are you?
I have the least respect for theists who base their belief on the bible. That of course just begs the question .. why is the bible trustworthy? What follows is usually some quotes from the bible to support its being a reliable source.
If you tell me your basis is revelatory then I'll concede I wasn't there but I'll just conclude this isn't really anything you can defend inter-personally. I'll probably wonder if you'd considered the possibility of tumors and so forth but unless you choose to consider the nature of the experience objectively, there won't be anything for use to talk about.
However if you admit frankly that it is simply your hunch and that in the absence of conclusive evidence on either side you choose to believe God exists ... I'll buy you a drink. Good for you. I won't agree but at least you won't be tempted to persuade me to either. Agnostic theists are the rarest of birds and can hold their heads up high in any company.
So .. which are you?
