(June 22, 2010 at 11:29 am)rjh4 Wrote:(June 22, 2010 at 10:45 am)tavarish Wrote: When something is plausible, it is most often testable and repeatable and is based on solid evidence.
What is the basis for this? It certainly does not rely on any definition of the word that I have seen. You also seem to be redefining the meaning of the word "plausible".
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/plausibility
1. Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible:
You see where it says valid, likely, acceptable and credible? I'll ask you to guess how most people determine such qualities. I'll give you one guess, and it has nothing to do with faith.
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