"One evasive tactic of apologists is the
claim that religion cannot be measured by the same standards that we apply to
science. Yes, canals on Mars can be falsified, as can a Milky Way-sized Cosmos
and the Sun orbiting the Earth. But no amount of 'more data' can falsify God
because spiritual truths cannot be determined by data. This is a slick maneuver
by theologians to set the rules in such a way that theology is exempt from
testability. The feelings of people in their hearts for God, Jesus, the
saints, etc. are true and unassailable."
"Christian apologists have all the facts,
evidence and heartfelt testimony lined up to show how other faiths are
wrong. But don’t you dare hold Christianity to the same standards!"
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The above quotes are from the Epilogue from the forthcoming book, Ten Tough Problems in Christian Thought and Belief, by my friend David Madison, who honored me by being a reviewer of the book.
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The above quotes are from the Epilogue from the forthcoming book, Ten Tough Problems in Christian Thought and Belief, by my friend David Madison, who honored me by being a reviewer of the book.
There aren't many other sets of beliefs that require apologetics of any sort, are there? Maybe that should tell theists something.
ReplyDeleteYep, it should. However, when one's identity is so attached to keeping the delusion, apologetics can be expected in spite of overwhelming evidence counter to the beliefs.
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