(November 4, 2013 at 9:29 am)John V Wrote: It's circular to say it's verifiable because it's been verified. What are the criteria that determine if something is verified/verifiable?Verifiable means that one is capable of verifying the subject at hand, verified means truth has been established. So yes it is circular, but not comparable to Christian/theist biblical/religious text circular reasoning since this is entirely based upon true historical data and reality.
Why does anyone even say verifiable, rather than verified?
Are you seriously asking what can and can't be verified? Not a disparaging question, I'm truly wondering as to whether you're serious or if you're playing the obstinate laughing boy.
Quote:I'm comparing this to the Jesus myther position - that there wasn't a man behind it at all.The comparison fails utterly.
