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Is There Life Elsewhere in the Universe? Is There a God?
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Achkerov kute.
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Yes one is free to think whatever absurd thing one wishes...again - some beliefs make more sense then others (as with non-beliefs)...and your posts here prove that I am correct in claiming that your issue is with science and scientific method not with Evolution per se. But we are not talking intangibles...intangibles are not only outside the realm of science but are generally outside the realm of reality - at least shared reality. And if its just your personal reality then why should I or anyone else care...unless just to humor you...
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Originally posted by winomanYes one is free to think whatever absurd thing one wishes...again - some beliefs make more sense then others (as with non-beliefs)...and your posts here prove that I am correct in claiming that your issue is with science and scientific method not with Evolution per se. But we are not talking intangibles...intangibles are not only outside the realm of science but are generally outside the realm of reality - at least shared reality. And if its just your personal reality then why should I or anyone else care...unless just to humor you...Achkerov kute.
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If your critique is that I value reason and science and understanding of the natural world as best as can be percieved and understood and that anything I claim is bound by such then I'll just let that stand without objection...lol....feel free to attempt to discredit such using intangibles and hypothetical conditions beyond our senses.
I don't deny that there exist things beyond our senses unimaginable - but to choose some belief based on our fancy and imagine then some relevance to reality as we can know it - and as it can effect us - and use such to critique what is accepted based on reason and (the best of our) knowledge (as can be codified by scientific research and understanding) - well then I would say it is you who has stepped out of your realm. I'm very comfortable dealing with each as they are pertinent and valuable.
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I have taken (and am currently) two courses in philosophy including one that focused on Christianity. It is perfectly acceptable in the philosophical world to derive at an undeniable truth (as you say) with pure reason - its called "logical truth".
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Originally posted by winomanIf your critique is that I value reason and science and understanding of the natural world as best as can be percieved and understood and that anything I claim is bound by such then I'll just let that stand without objection...lol....feel free to attempt to discredit such using intangibles and hypothetical conditions beyond our senses.
I don't deny that there exist things beyond our senses unimaginable - but to choose some belief based on our fancy and imagine then some relevance to reality as we can know it - and as it can effect us - and use such to critique what is accepted based on reason and (the best of our) knowledge (as can be codified by scientific research and understanding) - well then I would say it is you who has stepped out of your realm. I'm very comfortable dealing with each as they are pertinent and valuable.
In most cases, as in with your belief, science and reason are not about an open mind using pure reason to establish truth, but gathering data to justify one's apriori sense of truth, i.e. your belief in only this world, or no God. I have throughout maintained that we infer evidence from our apriori beliefs. Use of reason in science is important, but at the same time must be met with skepticism and applying reason to reason itself.Achkerov kute.
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Originally posted by ArmoBarbiI have taken (and am currently) two courses in philosophy including one that focused on Christianity. It is perfectly acceptable in the philosophical world to derive at an undeniable truth (as you say) with pure reason - its called "logical truth".Achkerov kute.
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Originally posted by AnonymouseYou mean, "arrive at an undeniable truth". However, the problem with that is that logic is the pillar of science, and it is limited to this world. If we apply that to the intangible God it doesn't hold. You cannot assert that "God does not exist" since God is not a logically well-defined term. The logical world refers to the physical world of our senses. Most people have a hard time trying to conceptualize this. But then they go on to make the world beyond our senses conform to reason. And since it cannot and should not conform to reason or logic, as it is a different realm, they conclude it is absurd or "not worth believing in". But as Kant showed, there are apriori synthetic truths. Kant made a distinction between analytical truths which you referred to, and synthetic truths which are a priori. So as to be free thinkers, we must remember that there are two crucial assets for humans: caution and openmindedness.
P.S. Have you moved to the jungle?
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Originally posted by ArmoBarbiActually its very easy to create an argument for God's existance based on logic, where IF the premises are true than the conclusion would have to be true. It just hasnt been done with premises that we all accept. "Logical truth" is not really what we look for as "the truth". The arguments end up being perfectly logical yet not sound. Otherwise, philosophy would have solved a lot of problems by now.
P.S. Have you moved to the jungle?
It is a jungle of hemp plants.Achkerov kute.
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I wasnt arguing. I simply responded to your statement about logic not having the ability to assert that God does or doesnt exist.
It does have that ability, BUT the conclusion would only be a "logical truth" - not the kind of truth that would make us all believe either way. I wasnt even disagreeing with you on the actual point, just a "for the record". I dont see why you feel the need to repeat your argument when I clearly understand and accept what you said.
What is a hemp plant?
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