SkepticThinker
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You have demonstrated that post yourself, on this thread and others.Ironically I'm sure you can not see the extreme bias you have to have ty write this.
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You have demonstrated that post yourself, on this thread and others.Ironically I'm sure you can not see the extreme bias you have to have ty write this.
Not in a way that critical thinkers can recognize. You must be confusing ordinary thinking for reasoning. Reasoning is highly skilled thinking that follows facts to sound conclusions.Reasoning leads me to God every single time.
The way many theists refer to spirit is code speak for any number of concepts that are part of their particular faith system. It’s often so cartoonish that no one can take it seriously. It’s most absurd when it is far right Christo-republicans who are claiming a sort of superiority while also acting in almost complete contradiction to what Jesus taught.You're welcome. I noticed that you mentioned "spirit," as I quoted you in my previous post. That's why I mentioned the dead and the paranormal.
See what I mean?Demons are spirits without bodies and yes they are still here tormenting people, the root of witchcraft is demonic for example and their goal is to keep people from Jesus Christ, to control and manipulate people.
Believers have the ability and authority to expel them in the Name of Jesus.
There is a good movie coming out March 13th
Come Out in Jesus Name that will show demons manifesting in people and people getting set free.
That's literally no one.The one where people can demonstrate the veracity of their claims to others.
You continue to demonstrate bias.You have demonstrated that post yourself, on this thread and others.
That's exactly the thinking that leads me to God.Not in a way that critical thinkers can recognize. You must be confusing ordinary thinking for reasoning. Reasoning is highly skilled thinking that follows facts to sound conclusions.
No I don’t see what you mean, can you see a demon? I can see the manifestation of a demon in a person before they are expelled though.See what I mean?
False. Critical thinking is a system that follows a set of reliable rules, and is synonymous with logic. There are also fallacies to know about.That's exactly the thinking that leads me to God.
These "Critical thinkers" you speak of only think they have some kind of superior knowledge.
The fact is, the universe didn't just happen. To believe that it could without a designer is madness on the level of the lunatic.
Let's look at your claim...as a secular humanist you no doubt simultaneously maintain that 1) naturalism is true and 2) rationality and reason are trustworthy sources for knowledge. Secular humanists maintain that rationality, reason, and scientific inquiry are the sole sources for human advancement and should be trusted above every other source of knowledge. The problem with simultaneously holding naturalism and the exaltation of reason is that the two affirmations contradict each other. The truth is if naturalism is true then humans cannot trust that their cognitive faculties are reliable!False. Critical thinking is a system that follows a set of reliable rules, and is synonymous with logic. There are also fallacies to know about.
You refer to a God as if it’s factual. Ok, show us the facts you followed that were sufficient for a rational mind to conclude one exists, or at least likely exists.
And as far as a designer, well that’s creationism with a new coat of paint. There is no evidence that any natural phenomenon is designed with intent. If you disagree I’d love to hear you explain the deliberate design of childhood cancers and birth defects.
No. No. It is I that have to wonder what posts you are responding to.I have to wonder what post you read.
Was it this... or something else?
Here are some pieces of evidence for Demons, which I accept.
1. Jesus said it. Yes. Jesus is more reliable than any scientist, on this matter. He identified their existence, and their activities.
2. The Bible said it. The Bible is more reliable than any scientist... on this matter. The Bible explains their origin, and activities.
3. The above two sources are verified by the activity we see present in the world, along with the Bible's trustworthy record.
You don't like what Jesus said, as recorded in the Bible?
Doesn't what Jesus said, count as evidence? If not, why not.
Did Jesus lie? What reasons do you have for not believing Jesus?
False. Critical thinking is a system that follows a set of reliable rules, and is synonymous with logic. There are also fallacies to know about.
You refer to a God as if it’s factual. Ok, show us the facts you followed that were sufficient for a rational mind to conclude one exists, or at least likely exists.
And as far as a designer, well that’s creationism with a new coat of paint. There is no evidence that any natural phenomenon is designed with intent. If you disagree I’d love to hear you explain the deliberate design of childhood cancers and birth defects.
That is very much like the points and questions I have been making.How does one tell the difference between demons and mental illness?
Maybe you could explain how that works. I believe the mental conditions are only called diseases if the person can't cope with them. Also as is often the case with the medical industry the symptoms will be treated and not the cause.
Mental illness can occur for a number of reasons including trauma, abuse, genetics and drug and alcohol abuse. The condition is a disease whether you are coping with it or not. Which I think may be what you are saying.People do have diseased bodies at times or imbalances in chemicals which manifest as mental problems.
From my observations, my conclusion is that the for many, the basis of the acceptance or the rejection of scientific studies or information is whether it conflicts with their personal, political and religious views and not on any understanding or recognition of validity of the information.You have demonstrated that post yourself, on this thread and others.
Absurd. Naturalism is known DUE TO our senses. Your thoughts being no more reliable than those of a madman is also natural, as many do suffer from faults of false and irrational belief.Let's look at your claim...as a secular humanist you no doubt simultaneously maintain that 1) naturalism is true and 2) rationality and reason are trustworthy sources for knowledge. Secular humanists maintain that rationality, reason, and scientific inquiry are the sole sources for human advancement and should be trusted above every other source of knowledge. The problem with simultaneously holding naturalism and the exaltation of reason is that the two affirmations contradict each other. The truth is if naturalism is true then humans cannot trust that their cognitive faculties are reliable!
If I'm nothing but a cog in the wheel of un unguided process, my thoughts are no more reliable than those of a madman... they are just inevitable universe farts.
Huh?That's literally no one.
What facts lead you to your conclusions that you can share with me?That's exactly the thinking that leads me to God.
These "Critical thinkers" you speak of only think they have some kind of superior knowledge.
The fact is, the universe didn't just happen. To believe that it could without a designer is madness on the level of the lunatic.