What is Objective Evidence And Do Religions Have It?

Any science-based thinker knows the definition of objective evidence is "Information that can be VERIFIED, based on factors obtained through observation, measurement, test, or other means." However, Christian apologists can't seem to accept this clear definition. Following are a few examples of laughable obfuscations:

"Objective faith is to believe the Creed we profess. Subjective faith is to believe it because God has shown us his love and mercy and we have experienced it directly in our lives."  (https://www.catholicstand.com/is-faith-objective-or-subjective/)

"I demand from my friend a trust in my good faith which is certain without demonstrative proof.  It wouldn’t be confidence at all if he waited for rigorous proof.  Hang it all, the very fairy-tales embody the truth." (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson/2018/04/objective-proof-in-religion.html)

"- - - the witness of the Holy Spirit is not just a subjective religious experience. This is an objective reality. It is a witness which God himself bears with our spirit. It is as objective as light rays impinging upon your retina and causing you to see something." (https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/reasonable-faith-podcast/religious-experience-subjective-or-objective/)

Now, the stark truth about this matter:

"Religion is about faith.  It is, by definition, belief without evidence.  There is no evidence that religion can solve the world’s problems.  Indeed, the evidence is that religion causes many more problems than it solves, especially if there is more than one religion." (https://www.skepticink.com/smilodonsretreat/2013/12/01/objective-vs-subjective/)
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***If you disagree with this post, how do you justify or verify that your beliefs are true? What is your view regarding the value of evidence?***
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Is There Objective Morality?

Atheists and other secular people are accused of not having objective morality because they reject the God who promulgates morality.  Many responses to this challenge have been less than satisfactory to both theists and non-theists.  This article does a good job is delving into the subject.

• "Broadly speaking, morality appears to serve these related purposes: it creates stability, provides security, ameliorates harmful conditions, fosters trust, and facilitates cooperation in achieving shared and complementary goals. In other words, morality enables us to live together and, while doing so, to improve the conditions under which we live."

(Brett Milam)

How To Get People to Accept Objective Reality Over Subjective Feelings

This is a basic human trait: accepting perception of reality without assistance from outside ourselves. Early in our history, this basic thinking process served us well in our survival. However, with the advent of science and its methods, we now have tools to look at ourselves from outside of ourselves.  Unfortunately, the vast majority of humanity has not accepted the reality of objective evidence trumping subjective thinking.  Following are some articles that look at ways to get people to prioritize objective evidence over subjective thinking:

• Why We All Need to Accept Reality (And 3 Ways to Do It)

• The Purpose of Life is to Be a Nobody 

• Psychology shows that Democrats and Republicans can’t even agree on objective reality 

• The Perception Bridge: Objective Reality Vs. Perceived Reality -- What Drives Human Activity 

• Objective & Subjective

• In the heat of the political battle, objective reality is having a tough run 

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