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Chuck77
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Message 1411 of 1725 (625422)
07-23-2011 3:03 AM
Reply to: Message 1409 by crashfrog
07-23-2011 2:31 AM


Re: ICANT
crashfrog writes:
There has been some really good creationist contribution around here; why couldn't you pick some of that to celebrate?
Ok, I think Mazzy is doing a good job too...crashfrog. I suspect you'll disagree.
Anyway, who cares what I think, it's only my opinion, who the hell am I?
So, why dont YOU tell everyone which Creationists are good contributors if you disagree with everyone I say.
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Chuck77
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Message 1413 of 1725 (625437)
07-23-2011 5:14 AM
Reply to: Message 1412 by Larni
07-23-2011 5:11 AM


Re: ICANT
Larni writes:
Buzz has along history of refusing to post any evidence T all and then claiming that he has in other threads. He is also admirably ignorant of anything scientific with superb inability to learn.
How exactly are these honest Christian traits helping him to hold his own?
Who's Buzz?

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Chuck77
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Message 1417 of 1725 (625444)
07-23-2011 5:48 AM
Reply to: Message 1415 by cavediver
07-23-2011 5:29 AM


Re: ICANT
cavediver writes:
If someone in a debate or argument refuses to back down or acknoweldge their mistake, it does not necessarily mean that they are winning or "holding their own".
Of course I agree cavediver. Maybe I shoulda said he APPEARS to be holding his own. I guess what I mean is, it's impressive he hasn't backed down yet...lol.
I didn't mean to imply he was winning at all. Im just impressed with his ability to debate you guys and keep the thing going. Even if he IS being toyed with, he deserves something

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Chuck77
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Message 1438 of 1725 (627994)
08-06-2011 1:17 AM


Missed out
I really missed out on some of great debates that took place here. I just skimmed thru this thread " Topic: Pseudoskepticism and logic "
EvC Forum: Pseudoskepticism and logic
Another great thread. There are a bunch of those closley related threads here and always fun to read.
Im late to the party as they've been hashed out re-hashed out and re-re hashed out again and again. No matter, I think it's some of the greatest debating and some of the best reading on the forum.
I wish I was around at it's height.
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Chuck77
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Message 1444 of 1725 (628361)
08-09-2011 5:10 AM
Reply to: Message 1441 by Straggler
08-08-2011 7:25 PM


Re: Missed out
Thanks for the links, i'll check them out. I've already glanced at the "Percy is a diest" thread before tonight. I'll read more.
So, Percy's thread is where this WHOLE thing started? You, bluegenes, Mod, RAZD etc etc ??

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Chuck77
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Message 1445 of 1725 (628362)
08-09-2011 5:17 AM
Reply to: Message 1442 by xongsmith
08-09-2011 1:05 AM


Re: Superluminal molybdenum fins breach the ocean floor
xongsmith writes:
The Xongsmith Analemma is actually MEGASTRONGER than the proposed bluegenes theory.
I don't get your "Analemma". Can you break it down in laymans terms? Does it also deal with the SN?

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Chuck77
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Message 1450 of 1725 (628503)
08-10-2011 2:25 AM
Reply to: Message 1447 by Straggler
08-09-2011 9:22 AM


Re: Missed out
Thanks for all the links and the history behind the whole debate on atheism and agnosticism. I think RAZd would consider me as foolish as the pure Atheist as I believe in absolutes on the opposite end, for what it's worth.
If I were an innocent bystander I would think RAZD's postion is probably the most logical.
Straggler, in the "An Exploration Into"Agnosticism" thread writes:
I agree wholeheartedly in practise but I remain insistent that we must remain technically agnostic towards all irrefutable entities no matter how "absurd" or "made up" they may seem subjectively.
So, Straggs, what's the beef then?
Staggler writes:
Not "likelihood" RAZ. No-one is claiming that "there is a 82.364% probability that gods do not exist" - Or any other such imbecilic proclamation. Credit me with some intelligence please.
No - We are talking about "relative likelihood". My point is (and always has been) that there is good evidence (objective empirical evidence) favouring the conclusion that the concept of unknowable gods is a product of human invention. This conclusion is therefore more likley to be correct than the opposing and objectively unevidenced conclusion that gods actually exist.
Tell me why you find that stance so unbelievably unreasonable and worthy of such indignation and mockery?
So, you're agnostic when it comes to god(s) or atheistic? Nothing to do with weather patterns or banks, just god(s)...
And why wasn't it the "Straggler challenge"? Was it you who argued this first or bluegenes?
bluegenes writes:
For an example of a god, we could use one of the many currently believed in by your compatriots. This is the one true Christian God who created everything, and will condemn to hell all those who voted for Obama.
Agnosticism, as defined by Huxley, would emphasize that we cannot know with certainty the existential state of this god. I agree. How could we?
So, I'm agnostic towards this god.
???????? So what's the fracking problem?
bluegenes writes:
The evidence in relation to this god suggests to me that it is the parochial invention of a modern subculture loosely based on an earlier parochial invention by a middle-eastern tribe, and does not exist (except, for those amongst us who like to state the obvious, as an idea or figment of the imagination).
So, I'm atheistic towards this god, as most people in the world are, atheism towards described gods always being the norm.
Dammit, nevermind. That was short lived.
bluegenes, if ANY of the God(s) sound made up THIS God is the least! He created things that produce after their own kind, atleast...
"horus" and "osiris" and "mithraism" etc etc...God makes more sense...to me
bluegenes writes:
So, in considering the god in question, that knowledge combines with the complete absence of supporting evidence to lead me to the conclusion that the existence of that god is very improbable, and that it is very probably a figment of the human imagination.
So, I have no problem dismissing the "one true god who sends every one to hell for voting for Obama" as very improbable, for example, and I can ignore the concept for all practical purposes, even though I cannot conclusively know that that god doesn't exist.
So you're agnostic towards the Christian God? I told Straggler that I was healed by that God, from a specific prayer in the Bible, isn't that good evidence? Subjective at best?
bluegenes writes:
So, back to my question again. How do you dismiss all the gods that you are atheistic towards? I'm sure that, if you wanted to vote for Obama in the next election, you would do so without any fear of eternal damnation, so you certainly make decisions.
Match up all the God(s)...I think the God of the Bible is the most plausable.
I realize of course, that im taking a #1position on the "dawkins" "RAZD" scale, as an absolutist, so for me to question a #7 would be dishonest I suppose. As a #1 (absolute) certainty a #7 (absolute) is comparable in relation only but not logically or evidentially IMO
bluegenes writes:
RAZD writes:
writes:
III. Medium to High Confidence Concepts
(a)Validated and confirmed objective supporting evidence, and
(b)No known contradictory evidence
(c)Nothing shows the concept per se to be invalid
(d)Conclusions regarding probable reality can be made, repeated attempts to falsify such concepts can lead to high confidence in their being true.
"All supernatural beings are figments of the human imagination".
This is a high level of confidence theory. The human imagination is the only known source of supernatural beings, just as adult rabbits are the only known source of baby rabbits.
It is falsified by the demonstration of the existence of just one supernatural being beyond all reasonable doubt.
It is not falsified by unsupported assertions like "a supernatural being can exist".
If anyone does not agree that this is a strong theory, I'd be happy to participate in a one on one debate on the subject, and support the theory with plenty of evidence.
I'll regard attempts at dismissing the theory without accepting the debate proposition as empty rhetoric and cowardice.
And there it is folks! In the beggining, there was RAZD and bluegenes...
Both of you guys give seem to give somewhat conflicting reports on your agnosticism and atheism. Since im a #1, I can't say anything about you being a #7, so shouldn't it work both ways? If you're a #7 (absolute certainty that god(s) don't exist), how can you question me for when I believe the SAME thing, only in reverse?
Is it so bad to keep and open mind about the existance of God?
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Chuck77
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Message 1451 of 1725 (628513)
08-10-2011 4:23 AM
Reply to: Message 1449 by Straggler
08-09-2011 10:02 AM


Re: Superluminal molybdenum fins breach the ocean floor
Straggler writes:
It is Xongsmith's contention that bluegene's theory is unfalsifiable because the mere act of scientifically investigating something makes it natural rather than supernatural.
So something such as the second coming of Christ combined with biblical Armageddon would not constitute evidence of the supernatural if a team of highly qualified white coated experts observe and document the event or entities in question.
Ok, so basically if Scientists were to actually witness the rapture themselves,(according to x's annalemma) since they the scientists witnessed it, it wouldn't be evidence because it must be natural if they themselves who are natural saw it?
IOW, if scientists were to scientifically investigate the SN and found something it can't be SN because they... found something...who they themselves happening to be natural...found it, so, it can't be SN if natural people found...it...got it.
I think it just means if it's SN we who are natural will never detect it cause well, were not supposed to because well, were natural.
So since bluegenes theroy requires a SN explanation it will never happen because we are natural.
That's like saying we cannot experience God since he is supernatural and we are natural. I knew I disagreed with him I just wasn't sure how, now I know.
Thanks Straggler.
Atleast bluegenes leaves the door open, geeeez....

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Chuck77
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Message 1477 of 1725 (630041)
08-22-2011 4:49 AM
Reply to: Message 1474 by xongsmith
08-20-2011 6:59 AM


Re: Superluminal molybdenum fins breach my stomach walls
Straggler writes:
Can you give an example of an entity that, if it exists, is genuinely supernatural?
xongsmith writes:
Actually...the more I think about it, . . . NO.
Well, then whats the problem? Why do you disagree with bluegenes? Im trying to see your point of contention with bluegenes theory. If you don't believe in ANY SN entity, then where did all the ideas about SN entities come from?
MY answer to that is satan himself. People have a good imagination BUT satan is out to decieve and can use very real things to persuade people. The answer to this is reading your Bible to weed out the fakes.

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Chuck77
Inactive Member


Message 1478 of 1725 (630054)
08-22-2011 7:15 AM
Reply to: Message 1476 by Straggler
08-21-2011 6:06 PM


Re: Semantics? Seriously?
Straggler writes:
I suspect that the only answer posible here is something along the lines of "Because lots of people believe it".
No Straggler, not quite. It's only a PART of it and it's very convincing none the less.
Since when did mass human belief in something alone constitute any reliable reason to consider it anything other than a feature of human psychology?
A feature of human psychology is emotinally connecting with your dog wibbedo, NOT Jesus.
Healings, miracles, real lives changed, deliverance from drugs, alchohol, etc etc is not psychological, it's real.
Lots of people believed in the actual existenc of Thor. If belief alone were an indicator then Santa would be as real as any other entity. So what is your point?
Santa never healed anyone did he? Is anyone claiming they are going to heaven because of santa? There is only one truth not 5000 truths.Santa isn't the one truth nor is tron or thor or oden.
Belief arises from faith and faith is what it takes to get there, once there it's evidence. If you want to see what im talking about ask me how anytime and i'll walk you thru it.
THEN we can celebrate your new found freedom in Christ and you can share it with your mates.
Which supernaural entities do actually deserve our serious consideration?
God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the angels, the devil, demons.
And on what basis?
The Bible, testimony, witnesses for starters.

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Chuck77
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Message 1495 of 1725 (630399)
08-25-2011 12:39 AM
Reply to: Message 1488 by xongsmith
08-23-2011 4:34 PM


Re: Semantics? Seriously?
Xongsmith writes:
Sorry...this conversation is NOT about trying to get you to convert or disbelieve what you believe, but maybe you might want to watch instead. It's more about Logic & Rationality & Objectivism, which are appropriately not part of any particular Religious Belief.
Good wishes to you, and welcome to EvC!
Don't act like this is the big boys club and im an imposter and your the frikken president. Please, try to get it in your head that my beliefs are EXACTLY what we're talking about here, just in specifics in my case and not in general terms.
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Chuck77
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Message 1496 of 1725 (630431)
08-25-2011 7:17 AM
Reply to: Message 1479 by AZPaul3
08-22-2011 8:06 AM


Re: Semantics? Seriously?
AZPaul writes:
Bible, written by various men (and badly at that) based on and showing differences within their individual human psychologies.
Whats so bad about it? Are still one of those who think the Bible had contadictions? And that Straggler is more right than the Bible? Wow, now that is some argument.

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Chuck77
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Message 1497 of 1725 (630432)
08-25-2011 7:19 AM
Reply to: Message 1480 by Larni
08-22-2011 5:00 PM


Re: Superluminal molybdenum fins breach my stomach walls
Larni writes:
So, the ideas we have about supernatural entities come from a supernatural entity?
How does that make sense?
Try to not misquote me. I said satan is the one decieving everyone with the different ways to God. Can you understand that simple concept?

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Chuck77
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Message 1498 of 1725 (630434)
08-25-2011 7:26 AM
Reply to: Message 1483 by Straggler
08-23-2011 12:40 PM


Re: Semantics? Seriously?
Straggler writes:
Belief that the bible is true. Belief that some subjective experience is caused by Jesus. It's all just belief.
Well yes, its belief based on experience. Just like it's your belief there are fish in the sea even tho you can't see them.
Claims made on the basis of belief are not evidence of anything but human belief.
Well, that settles it! LOL. Ok Straggler, if you say so. So, your a #7 on the dawkins scale now? Like me ima #1....it seems were both just as passionate about our "beliefs" ehe?
Believing that Jesus is real doesn't make him anything other than an imaginary friend.
Oh my. Well, I say different. I say he IS real and I can tell you exactly how I met him and what you can do to meet him to, do you want to know?
How come your proof of nothingness is better than mine of somethingness? What makes YOU right?
If you were a Hindu it would be Vishnu etc. If you were a Scientologist it would be Thetans or whatever. The things that people find utterly subjectively convincing are varied and many.
But it's all just belief.
Nope. I WAS a catholic. Lots of Christains were hindu, scientologists, etc etc. They came to knw the truth. Geography doesnt matter, or what you grew up to believe, you listen to richard Dawkins to much.
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Chuck77
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Message 1527 of 1725 (631426)
09-01-2011 12:06 AM
Reply to: Message 1526 by Straggler
08-31-2011 9:36 AM


Re: "detectable but not in an empirical manner"
Straggler writes:
Why (for example) are such experiences not considered as caused by fluctuations in the Matrix and thus evidence in favour of the existence of the matrix?
Are there people claiming this? Is there a movement and evidenced transformation of the people who are of the Matrix religion?
What are their testimonies? What is their doctrine? I would love to talk to just one and compare it to my faith and sort out the differences.
Can you give me an address or number I can call to get this ball rolling? I assume since you keep referencing it it must be huge and therefore I should be able to find one down the street.
The Matrix faith must be pretty stable being it has lasted so long and actually keeps growing despite it's naysayers.
Thanks for any info you can provide. I look forward to exploiting this false religion for what it is and it's about time someone did.
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