(June 17, 2014 at 8:54 pm)Irrational Wrote:(June 17, 2014 at 8:42 pm)fr0d0 Wrote: Well you could defend empiricism as somehow linked to rationalism as you said.
I'm satisfied that I've used reason to reach my decision to believe, yes. I've covered it many times here.
Via thorough investigation of the bible and it's claims I concluded it to be true, and acted upon that information.
I've explored in detail my conclusions, which is a continual process. I investigate and question all the time as I believe I have the responsibility to do.
I'm from a non religious background. Both my parents were not religious. My Mum was quite a strong atheist. My dad made fun.
The scientific method makes use of both empiricism and rationalism. It employs both deductive and inductive reasoning.
Can you provide a rationalistic basis for your theism?
How many times does Frodo need to hear this before it sinks in?