I'm sorry. See post #93.CARM? You lost me there. Perhaps it is best if you restate the definition, or predicate your response on that definition.
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I'm sorry. See post #93.CARM? You lost me there. Perhaps it is best if you restate the definition, or predicate your response on that definition.
You obviously were not there, my friend. The violence was perpetrated on us and not the other way around. Our demonstrations were peaceful, though they could get quite angry and loud. But the only violence I ever saw was done to us like at Kent State. Heck, I still bear the scar of being knifed in the back and I was a kid.Maybe they are refugees from the 60's and 70's, when peace activists violently protested violence.
For example?Because it comes with assumptions that demand faith.
Sure, and I would like to point out that faith does not rule out what IS deducible as being a part of faith. Most of what I believe is based on deduction and I would consider it to be faith.Jay said:Faith - Acceptance of ideals, beliefs, etc., which are not necessarily demonstrable through experimentation or reason. [source]Interestingly enough, they also suggest:Deduction - A system of logic, inference and conclusion drawn from examination of facts. Conclusions drawn from the general down to the specific.If one accepts these definitions as reasonable, then we see 'faith' defined as an acceptance of ideals, beliefs, etc., which are not necessarily deducible.
Of course one could, in the spirit of Humpty Dumpty, define 'faith' and 'deduction' in a way that supports one's presuppositions, but that's more comforting than constructive.
What is the difference between faith and belief, and what 'faith' do you ascribe to me?Sure, and I would like to point out that faith does not rule out what IS deducible as being a part of faith. Most of what I believe is based on deduction and I would consider it to be faith.
The only difference is that you call it faith and I would call it something like a belief based on probability. But, again, this is semantics.
This whole debate is an argument of semantics.
I said that way earlier in the thread too.
I share that hope for theists and atheists alike. Unfortunately, we see in this thread the failure of many atheists to acknowledge assumptions underlying their disbelief. For example, atheism assumes matter-energy is the bottom line. But in a universe that contains conscious beings, it is a faith-assertion, a belief without evidence. They might argue that it has been proven that order can emerge from chaos, but this is true only if there are underlying rules. Until they can show that such rules exist necessarily, they must admit (assuming they are intellectually honest) that they are ignorant of the Ultimate Cause and take it on faith that the universe is explained in the absence of Consciousness.I would hope one does not simply take information completely by faith without challenging the information to make sure it is true, or nearest to truth as is possible.
Really? Then why was spit on when I came home from Nam? And you mean being "angry and loud" to the point of throwing things isn't violence?You obviously were not there, my friend. The violence was perpetrated on us and not the other way around. Our demonstrations were peaceful, though they could get quite angry and loud. But the only violence I ever saw was done to us like at Kent State. Heck, I still bear the scar of being knifed in the back and I was a kid.
I stated this earlier, but I don't mind reiterating:What is the difference between faith and belief,
Jay, you are arguably one of the most enigmatic and interesting people on this forum. We have clashed on several occasions (in the past) primarily because we did not understand each other's motivations. As much as I feel that I have come to know you, I do not feel comfortable with ascribing to you any particular belief or faith. You are far better suited to tell us that.and what 'faith' do you ascribe to me?
I share that hope for theists and atheists alike. Unfortunately, we see in this thread the failure of many atheists to acknowledge assumptions underlying their disbelief. For example, atheism assumes matter-energy is the bottom line. But in a universe that contains conscious beings, it is a faith-assertion, a belief without evidence.
Sure, show me the scars from the spit! But you are right, this is best done in another thread. The treatment given to many of the soldiers by some peace activists and by the entire administration was reprehensible at best and I am glad that I was never a part of that scene. I am also glad that there is little of that happening during THIS unpopular war. Soldiers only do what they are ordered to do.Really? Then why was spit on when I came home from Nam? And you mean being "angry and loud" to the point of throwing things isn't violence?
Sorry, but I was there. But this is for another thread.
I wish I could speak so simply and eloquently.:bow: But no I always have to go into these lengthy descriptions that could be more easily displayed and understood in a couple of sentences:cover:.
Please check your grammar. You shouldn't give such condescending advice and then miss putting "were" in your sentence. If you are going to slam someone, make sure you are guiltless first! No Frubals for you!Maybe if you more diligent with words, textual communication would be a lot easier.
The gibberish is all yours. We have cited dictionaries and refuse to use the slanted assumption of what YOU want faith to be. When you are ready to embrace intellectual honesty rather than flaming others, we can have a cogent discussion.To use "faith" out of its putative context is to deceptively change its referent.
Please check your grammar. You shouldn't give such condescending advice and then miss putting "were" in your sentence. If you are going to slam someone, make sure you are guiltless first! No Frubals for you!
We have cited dictionaries and refuse to use the slanted assumption of what YOU want faith to be. When you are ready to embrace intellectual honesty rather than flaming others, we can have a cogent discussion.
For example, atheism assumes matter-energy is the bottom line.