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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher L. Weeks writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
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> > But it is my contention that you, along with other atheists, will not believe
> > in the existence of a Creator God because of pride and convenience. If not,
> > maybe you might share why (because I *know* that it couldn't be *proven* to
> > you).
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> Hasn't it ever been "shared" with you before?
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> I don't believe in any god because there is not a reasonable body of evidence
> to support such belief.
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> When you've been deeply indoctrinated, or when the Lord has whispered into your
> heart, you don't need evidence. I accept that. But neither has happened to
> me. I was left to make my own choices and I do so based on my perception and
> understanding of reality. It's pretty simple, really.
>
> Chris
But Chris, if nothing else, I think we all have ageed that science cannot speak
to such matters, so your requiring evidence to support a belief in God is
flawed reasoning.
-John
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| (...) No, it's a personal choice. It is also a rejection of faith-based beliefs. What exactly is wrong with you, John? -- Hop-Frog (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I didn't say anything about science. Science is not the lone venue for evidence. Law, for instance, depends on evidence. In fact, I'd say that all plausibly reasoned decision making proceses have a role for evidence. Chris (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Hasn't it ever been "shared" with you before? I don't believe in any god because there is not a reasonable body of evidence to support such belief. When you've been deeply indoctrinated, or when the Lord has whispered into your heart, you (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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