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Panda

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Message 58 of 104 (591120)
11-11-2010 6:43 PM

Reply to: Message 56 by GDR
11-11-2010 5:53 PM

Re: Powerful, Wise & Benevolent God?

GDR writes:

It seems to me that it only makes sense if there is something other than just socialization and natural selection involved that leads us to our altruistic views. If that is the case, which of course I do, then it seems reasonable to conclude that whatever or whoever is behind that sense of altruism would hold at least the same level of compassion and caring that we do.

Is there a logical fallacy based around hope?
If so, then I think you have committed it.
Unfortunately, hope is not enough to successfully justify your position.

There are also other problems with your statement:
"It seems to me": argument from ignorance.
"that it only makes sense": argument from incredulity.
"whoever is behind that sense of altruism would hold at least the same level of compassion and caring that we do": non sequitor.
There are probably others.

But whatever gets you through your day, I guess.

Always remember: Quidquid latine dictum sit altum viditur

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Panda

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Message 65 of 104 (591155)
11-12-2010 5:29 AM

Reply to: Message 60 by GDR
11-11-2010 8:48 PM

Re: Powerful, Wise & Benevolent God?

GDR writes:

When we discuss things on this forum that go beyond what we can sort out empirically there are no terms that seem to be acceptable. What terms should be used for something that you believe but which there is no empirical evidence.

'Made up' and 'Imaginary' and 'Faith' are acceptable terms.

GDR writes:

Just a tad condescending however, I am just trying to sort out my beliefs about the truth of our existence as we all do. We obviously have come to different conclusions.

It does appear a little condescending, and TBH I probably meant it to be a little condescending.
But I think it applies to all of us in some aspect of our lives.

Maybe I should have worded it: "But whatever gets one through one's day, I guess".
I was feeling magnanimous - make the most of it!

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Message 104 of 104 (592638)
11-20-2010 9:23 PM

Reply to: Message 102 by frako
11-20-2010 3:18 PM

Re: Powerful, Wise & Benevolent God?

frako writes:

I know it is off topic but it had to be said.

It might need to be shouted at the 'hard of hearing' too.

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