RE: Evolution, the Bible, and the 3.5 Million Dollar Violin - my article
August 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm
(This post was last modified: August 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm by Jackalope.)
(August 10, 2012 at 9:02 am)Jeffonthenet Wrote:Quote:There's still the issue of establishing who is "reliable". I stand by my position that corroborating evidence is required for non-mundane claims.
In a court situation I would perhaps agree. However, in our lives, I don't think so.
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In your life. I'm sorry, but when it comes to fundamental beliefs that I would be expected to dedicate my life to, I'm going to need more than just the say so of someone I may trust.
You may live in a universe where people do not lie, do not misinterpret what they witness, or exhibit confirmational bias, but I do not.
Tell me, what color is the sky on the planet you live on?
(August 10, 2012 at 9:02 am)Jeffonthenet Wrote: It seems to me to be a question of how trustworthy the person is and the evidence that they are sane etc…
Oh, look, there's that E word. So there is evidence involved?
Please tell me I don't have to explain to you how people, even in large groups, even those who are of sound mind and stout moral character, can still be wrong.
(August 10, 2012 at 9:02 am)Jeffonthenet Wrote: And if we simply consider God as likely as Santa
Nice strawman. Is that all you have?
