One simple question

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http://usualrhetoric.blogspot.com/2010/0...eists.html

I wrote it because Arcanus doesn't choose answer.


An Open letter to theists

In regards to religion, my stance is relatively strong, but not at all immovable or impervious to persuasion. Having said this, I have come across a subject within the realm of belief that I observe to be inconsistent with the actions and ideologies of those who abide by it.

To present this issue, I have a single question to ask to theists (preferably those who believe in a personal God). The question is derived from a discussion I've had with the authors of the blog "Aristophrenium".

They weren't kind enough to give me an answer at all, so I hope to get some sort of response from a similarly level-headed theist regarding this matter.

Here it is:

"How do you determine what is real and what is not real?"


I suspect this will give me more insight into the matter, and will accurately illustrate exactly where our point of disagreement is.

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In response ot the OP, sorry I just now saw this.
-Firstly I self reflect to ensure I am in a normal state (not drunk, high, medically disabled, etc.)
-Then I interpret by what senses I am perceiving the thing.
-Then I try and use a seperate sense to verify it's "realness".
-If none is available I seek another observer.
-If none is available I file it away as a strange and wonderous brief lapse in reality and store in in my memory
-If it happens again or can be replicated, I determine it more real than delusion.