(July 11, 2012 at 12:17 am)Jeffonthenet Wrote:(July 10, 2012 at 11:27 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: So?
That something appears self-evident to you says nothing about it's status in reality. Claims of self-evidence are only convincing to those who also find said claims self-evident, unsurprisingly.
Which, incidentally, still leaves the burden of proof firmly on your shoulders.
You don't think it is self-evident that Santa does not exist? if not, what evidence do you base your belief on that there is no Santa?
I don't believe that the existence of Santa is under question here. Incidentally, I have plenty of non-self-evident reasons for not believing in Santa. Let's not muddy the waters here (or move the goalposts).
If you don't mind, would you address the statement at hand? That is, why should your personal self-evidence and personal certitude be convincing to anyone else? Because you say so?
A great many Hindus sincerely believe in the pantheon of Hindu deities. I have no doubt that their self-evidence and personal certitude is felt just as strongly as yours. Furthermore, I suspect that you don't find their claims compelling.
When you understand your reasons for disbelieving in the claims of Hindus, you may perhaps be closer to understanding why many of us don't believe your claims either.
