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Re: The God Game!
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:58:46 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Timothy Gould wrote:
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Their is one notable flaws of logic in this test. They compare the burden
> of proof for the Loch Ness monster with that for the existence of God which,
> given that the LNM exists or does not within our sphere of discovery and God may
> not is quite patently absurd. It's like arguing that the existence or
> non-existence of fairies in my garden is comparable to that of supermassive
> black holes. I'm a devout atheist but this sort of thing peeves me. If you wish
> to 'prove' consistencies or inconsistencies in an argument at least compare
> chalk and ink not chalk and cheese.
>
> Tim
That's the question that hung me up.
Dave K
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| (...) Hmmm. Their is one notable flaws of logic in this test. They compare the burden of proof for the Loch Ness monster with that for the existence of God which, given that the LNM exists or does not within our sphere of discovery and God may not (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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