(June 11, 2015 at 4:10 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: The theory makes (by implication) several predictions of what we ought to observe. If we have the capability of making those observations, and what we observe is not what was predicted, viola the theory is falsified.
As an example, the theory implies what we ought to observe regarding the uniformity of the cosmic microwave background. Had the observations not conformed to the predicted, the theory would have been falsified. The observations do match, however.
Hmm... So all Steve would need for his Theory is for it to make predictions which are observable. If the observations match the predictions than you would say the Theory is sound. If the observations do not satisfy the predictions than it is not sound...
So, say Steve were to say that acting in a manner which was not in accordance with the moral schema stipulated by his theory of God would result in some suffering or punishment outlined by said theory. Would his theory be justified if one who acts in opposition to the schema in the exact manner specified suffered in the manner specified?
