Musings about different types of atheist!

by Seraphim23 304 Replies latest jw friends

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  Seraphim23

  Xchange I agree that we don’t take anecdotal evidence when it comes to atoms and to fair I wasn’t saying we should. However, anecdotal evidence is a form of indirect evidence, as is the evidence for atoms. Surly you can acknowledge the wisdom of an open mind at least when it comes to anecdotal evidence, particularly when it has contributed to science moving forward. Perhaps a deeper discussion needs to be had between the difference between anecdotal evidence and indirect evidence!

  Cofty, woo is what I like. I’m glad you used the word `modicum`, there’s hope for you yet.
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  cofty

  anecdotal evidence is a form of indirect evidence, as is the evidence for atoms

  We can see atoms... How much more direct can you get?
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  cantleave

  Surly definition - sur·ly (sûrl)

  adj. sur·li·er, sur·li·est 1. Sullenly ill-humored; gruff. 2. Threatening, as of weather conditions; ominous: surly clouds filled the sky. 3. Obsolete Arrogant; domineering.
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  Seraphim23

  Cofty, does visible light focus to the level of atoms then? Also, did they have this method of seeing atoms when the atomic theory became accepted by science?
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  cantleave

  Cofty, does visible light focus to the level of atoms then?

  Do you know what visible light is? It is simply the frequencies of the EMS that our eyes can detect. So your question makes no sense.
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  Seraphim23

  Indeed, and what frequencies does the human eye respond to? Does this question make sense? Also are there any direct images of the higgs boson?
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  Comatose

  What has happened while I was away... Wow.

  Its such a strange feeling of annoyance I get when someone thinks evolution or atheism is silly but believes their mind has amazing hidden powers to raise the dead. It is kind of entertaining but it's also scary. What if a newbie stumbled into this discussion? You would scare him right back to the hall.
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  Seraphim23

  You never know but perhaps there is room for both perspectives. Many JWs who leave may be losing their faith but would still think that evolution and atheism is silly, despite the fact they are not silly. Remember I’m a believer in God who does believe in evolution and doesn’t think atheism is silly, although I’m not one. A good thread would be about which perspective is better for supporting someone who is having a hard time coming out of the JWs?
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  cofty

  A good thread would be about which perspective is better for supporting someone who is having a hard time coming out of the JWs?

  I agree it would be a good topic.
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  Seraphim23

  Miracles do happen! We agree on something Cofty.