As I've said, the only word for that statement is "hillarious". It's a really silly thing to say, given that science can, and is intended to, only study and describe this physical universe (and maybe any physically-inter-related multiverse of which it's a part) and relations among its constituent parts. — Michael Ossipoff
"As far as I am concerned there is only one possible reason why a god could not be studied scientifically, the lack of existence."
Sir2u means "...lack or physical existence (which only a few denominations claim).
— Sir2u
" If there is any evidence for a god then eventually someone will find it."
— Michael Ossipoff
Evidence doesn't mean proof. Merriam-Webster defines evidence as "outward sign". — Michael Ossipoff
Evidence therefore doesn't prove an assertion, and doesn't conclusively win a debate. — Michael Ossipoff
You don't know what every Theist's belief is, or what outward-sign they have for it.
You can say that if no Theist has given you a good argument regarding the existence of God, then you win your argument or debate. That's alright. As far as I'm concerned, if you want an argument or debate, then congratulations--You win your argument or debate by default.
But you can't validly say that you know everyon'e believe and their outward-sign in support of it. You can say that you don't know of any evidence or other reason to believe that there's God. No one will argue with you or criticize that position.
And don't show the astounding pretensiousness and conceit of claiming to know, or have a sound argument about, overall Reality as a whole.
Assertion, proof, argument and debate are irrelevant, inapplicable and meaningless for matters involving the character and nature of overall Reality as a whole. — Michael Ossipoff
.”As I've said, the only word for that statement is "hilarious". It's a really silly thing to say, given that science can, and is intended to, only study and describe this physical universe (and maybe any physically-inter-related multiverse of which it's a part) and relations among its constituent parts.” — Michael Ossipoff
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And I guess I mistakenly thought that science was about investigation in search of new information.
.But just one question, how do you know that god is not part of this physical universe? Could you maybe cite some articles to back up your statements. You seem so sure of these "facts" that I an really interested in seeing what you base your conclusions on.
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"As far as I am concerned there is only one possible reason why a god could not be studied scientifically, the lack of existence."—Sir2u
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“Sir2u means "...lack or physical existence (which only a few denominations claim).”
— Michael Ossipoff
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No I do not mean "...lack or physical existence". I meant exactly what I said, that if something exists it can be studied, therefore the only reason anyone could not study it is because it does not exist.
.Try studying the dragons, or the leprechauns. Not going to get very far are you?
.If there is any evidence for a god then eventually someone will find it.
.”Evidence doesn't mean proof. Merriam-Webster defines evidence as "outward sign". “— Michael Ossipoff
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It also has several other definitions, selective use of definitions is childish.
.Evidence ; Your basis for belief or disbelief
.”Evidence therefore doesn't prove an assertion, and doesn't conclusively win a debate.” — Michael Ossipoff
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But whichever definition you want to use makes no difference to what I said. If there is evidence anywhere, eventual someone will find it.
.But you almost got it right.
.Dream on.
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What did I just finish saying in my previous reply? I said that if you want religious instruction, then I refer you to a church or a divinity-school.
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And I’ll repeat, yet again, that my comments on the subject are all over these forums, at various threads. — Michael Ossipoff
But, due to your conceited namecalling bigotry, your thoroughgoing sureness that you’re right, and that anyone who doesn’t agree with you is wrong—Those attributes of yours make nonsense of any notion of a worthwhile conversation with you. Believe what you want.
What name did I call you and where did I do it? Where you by any chance looking at the mirror or reading your own posts when you wrote this.
— Michael Ossipoff
Declare yourself the winner of your debate.You want to search for a God that’s part of this physical universe? Go for it. — Michael Ossipoff
Genuine faith is believing when you know it is unreasonable to believe. — Jeremiah
Cut the BS and show us a single scrap of real evidence. — Jeremiah
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