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Old 08-19-2010, 06:58 PM   #235
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The evidence as to whether or not there is a flat-earth is frankly irrelevant to any perspective other than a technological one. To extend this to spiritual or political beliefs is a mistake that many atheists or agnostics make.
Why is it a mistake? I'm not saying it isn't a mistake, my beliefs aren't only informed by physical evidence, but why would it be a mistake?

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The idea that evidence and only 100% material evidence can constitute any worldview is a complete falsehood and is exactly what I mean when I say most atheists or even skeptics buy their atheism/sketicism on the cheap.
Why is it a falsehood? What in a worldview demands anything other than material?

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Let's begin my explanation with a question, "Do you believe in moral progress?"
This is probably a trap, but sure.

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