RE: A simple challenge for atheists
January 27, 2015 at 1:02 pm
(This post was last modified: January 27, 2015 at 1:03 pm by Chas.)
(January 27, 2015 at 12:51 pm)SteveII Wrote: I'm asking because I want to know. Do mathematicians believe that an infinite quantity of real objects or real events is possible. A link would be helpful.
As a mathematician, I know that infinities exist in number theory. I would be far more interested in the opinions of physicists. And a link is usually desired.
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You make a good point. I read somewhere that psychologist believe there is a "god-shaped hole" in our consciousness (of course that came about because there was some evolutionary advantage). I don't think that apologetics convinces people to become Christians, I think that purpose of theology/apologetics is to support the spiritual experience with a framework.
I think the purpose of conspiracy theories is to support a suspicion with a framework.
Skepticism is not a position; it is an approach to claims.
Science is not a subject, but a method.
Science is not a subject, but a method.