A Fresh Case for Faith

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A Fresh Case for Faith

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Damn it!!When did we lose

Damn it!!
When did we lose the ability to edit our posts?
I can't find the button anywhere?

Can you delete this one?
I'll re-post it in a different topic.
This time I'll use the preview button before submitting.

 

Meh!!


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If the belief that 'Faith'

If the belief that 'Faith' will lead them to virtue happens to be false, that would invalidate the idea so you still have a problem in not basing your belief on evidence.

"If our beliefs are informing our choices then we need them to be as accurate as possible, and justification ensures this accuracy. So as long as a belief can inform our decisions we need it to be as accurate as  possible."

So adopting a position of 'Faith', without evidence, is defensible as long as your 'faith' will not effect any decisions or choices?? Interesting....

Favorite oxymorons: Gospel Truth, Rational Supernaturalist, Business Ethics, Christian Morality

"Theology is now little more than a branch of human ignorance. Indeed, it is ignorance with wings." - Sam Harris

The path to Truth lies via careful study of reality, not the dreams of our fallible minds - me

From the sublime to the ridiculous: Science -> Philosophy -> Theology


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Due to the fact I messed up

Due to the fact I messed up the formatting, I've reposted the topic here:
http://www.rationalresponders.com/forum/17393


I've posted a reply to your comment there.
Ta


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BobSpence1 wrote:If the

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