captainvicman

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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   Thanks for taking the time and effort to respond. It will take me awhile to think about the points you're making. I'm not sure if you're wanting me to respond or not, but I think I would like to respond after thinking about w
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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   Thanks; what triggered my initial response was your fine use of the word honesty, and I guess that's what I'm trying to get to the bottom of, with regard to how we approach evidence or facts. I'm not really intending be argu
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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   "what would it take to change your mind"? I launched into a misdirected diatribe that really was an attack on the concept that any historical evidence is sufficient in itself to change anyone's mind. That is, I thought to arg
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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   The book you referenced (Gutenberg) appears fascinating and engagingly written. I think it would be very interesting to read and discuss his theories, and also discuss how the Noah's Ark account in the Bible, and other scriptural &quot
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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   You are right. I was insincere in asking for references, not really intending to read any. My response was a rant, and misdirected. I should have read what you graciously provided, and then responded thankfully, honestly and sincerely. T
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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   I'm in agreement about the need for intellectual honesty. But that honesty requires all prior assumptions pertaining to statements of fact , brought to an argument to be revealed, and those assumptions' assumptions to be acknowl
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   by captainvicman 3y ago

   References? Beside Wikipeda please