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Re: The god debate again... sigh (Re: Will Libertopia cause the needy to get less?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 29 Nov 2000 03:02:25 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jon Kozan writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bill Farkas writes:
> > My views are no less valid than yours, I do not seek to ridicule or stifle
> > yours - or limit them to "ONE" reply. Unlike you, I have no ghosts. • (Snip)
> > ...I don't seek to twist peoples arms into agreeing with me - my beliefs are
> > mine. Everyone is entitled to their own.
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> Minor philospohical point I had to add....
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> While everyone is entitled to their beliefs, don't even begin to think that
> that means all beliefs are equal.
No, you're right. Ultimately there is only one truth, obviously. But, in a
forum where such ideas are presented, predicated upon freedom of speech, I
have the same right to present mine as anyone else does. I also restate the
fact that everyone is entitled to believe what they choose - assuming they
are willing to accept the consequences for their beliefs. The right to have
and share beliefs is what IS equal.
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> Sincerity in one's beliefs doesn't make them correct.
> I may believe that I can run through a brick wall.
> I may even be completely sincere in my belief.
> However, when I attempt to verify my belief with a demonstration, I will
> undoubtably fail. (cf. the Heaven's Gate cult)
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> (This statement does not minimize the Uncertainty Principle from Physics that
> proves that there is a finite, non-zero chance (albeit small) of my belief
> actually holding up in the demonstration)
Are Squids allowed to be this educated?! :)
Semper Fi Jon,
Bill
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> -Jon
> :-)
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