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noctypair · 08-23-2004, 12:44 PM

RoboBlaster. Yes and no.You posit that the evidence for a god are based in personal experience. I would not deny that claim, but I would need to ask what sorts of experience are permissible. I doubt when can (Rationally) use 'warm fuzzy feelings' as any sort of claim. I think if we need to be stricter with ourselves than that. Anecdotes (as found in the holy books of any and all religions) do not pass the test either. What we need is independently verifiable tests that can be repeatedunder laboratory conditions.

I understand that this may sound harsh to some, but I would not expect anyone to believe in any theory without good supporting evidence - and this is the best way to get it.

I guess you had better call me an atheist.

08-23-2004, 12:44 PM	#41 (permalink)
noctypair Upright	RoboBlaster. Yes and no.You posit that the evidence for a god are based in personal experience. I would not deny that claim, but I would need to ask what sorts of experience are permissible. I doubt when can (Rationally) use 'warm fuzzy feelings' as any sort of claim. I think if we need to be stricter with ourselves than that. Anecdotes (as found in the holy books of any and all religions) do not pass the test either. What we need is independently verifiable tests that can be repeatedunder laboratory conditions. I understand that this may sound harsh to some, but I would not expect anyone to believe in any theory without good supporting evidence - and this is the best way to get it. I guess you had better call me an atheist.