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compmage
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Message 1 of 113 (7892)
03-27-2002 1:23 AM


I have asked this question before, though not on this forum, and not recieved a real answer. Maybe I'll get on here.
How can anyone argue using the Bible (or any other holy book) as fact when;
a) They can't provide evidence that there is a god of any sort.
b) Even assuming a, they would need to show that this god is the one that they worship
c) Even assuming a and b, they would still need to show that their holy book comes from their god or at least is sanctioned by him/her/it.
Maybe someone can give me an explanation?
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compmage
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Message 65 of 113 (13033)
07-08-2002 7:03 AM
Reply to: Message 64 by Peter
07-08-2002 5:09 AM


quote:
Originally posted by Peter:

FACT is something observable, where the observer's opinion
is not involved.
THEORY is a consistent interpretation of data.

This is why I can't understand most creationists.
Evolution (as in change in allele frequency within a population over time leading to speciation etc) is a fact.
The ToE (as in the mechanisms that drive this change) is a theory.
Many creationists attempt to argue against the fact of evolution instead of the theory. Go figure.
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compmage
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Message 82 of 113 (13923)
07-22-2002 2:22 AM
Reply to: Message 81 by William E. Harris
07-20-2002 12:58 AM


quote:
Originally posted by William E. Harris:

Now that I have laid that groundwork (and you will have to guess where I am going with this), I will would ask if you would change your mind about the bible as history, it the ARK was actually discovered on Ararat?

Unfortunately it is not that simple. If you provided sufficient evidence, I would have no option but too 'belief' in the flood story (provided that there are no remaining impossabilities). However, that does not mean the the WHOLE bible is suddenly true.
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