The Magic Version of Falsificationism

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_Mercury
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rcrocket wrote:I'm curious, Merc -- have you ever read Sagan's Demon book? May I ask you some questions about it?


Yes I have read it. What is the purpose of your questions?

Note to the rabble: Crocket is a chicken
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Post by _TrashcanMan79 »

Bump for rcrocket. I'm curious about his questions regarding the Sagan book.
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Post by _John Larsen »

I read it and it is near by.
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rcrocket wrote:I'm curious, Merc -- have you ever read Sagan's Demon book? May I ask you some questions about it?


Bulldog mouth Pekingese rear end. Bob are you hiding in anonymity? Obscurity?
I think it would be morally right to lie about your religion to edit the article favorably.
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Re: The Magic Version of Falsificationism

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wenglund wrote:... could you please explain what reason do you suppose we have to care, let alone for wanting to disprove your beliefeven if we could? I ask because I can't think of a single reason for myself *ping*, nor can I see any apparent value in making the attempt? *ping*


Well, you do. That's how your church operates. It sends missionaries out into the world to tell people that they're wrong. It tells families to indoctrinate their children with clear guidance that other churches are wrong. More lies, more lies...
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Re: The Magic Version of Falsificationism

Post by _solomarineris »

antishock8 wrote:
wenglund wrote:... could you please explain what reason do you suppose we have to care, let alone for wanting to disprove your beliefeven if we could? I ask because I can't think of a single reason for myself *ping*, nor can I see any apparent value in making the attempt? *ping*


Well, you do. That's how your church operates. It sends missionaries out into the world to tell people that they're wrong. It tells families to indoctrinate their children with clear guidance that other churches are wrong. More lies, more lies...


Two great knowledge based facts I might add;

Read&listen some skeptics podcasts.
if that doesn't cure it then;
Read "Spagetti Monster" Deity on Wikipedia. And don't forget finishing with Deity's commandments "I'd Rather you din't".
It's about time for some competition.
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Post by _Mercury »

Bump

Or in other words:
Nehor was the name of the Nephite founder of an apostate sect mentioned in the Book of Mormon, around 90 BC (Alma 1:15). In opposition to the Church of God headed by Alma the Younger, Nehor zealously preached the following doctrines...
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Post by _SatanWasSetUp »

LOL. I think you've pretty much summed up Mormon apologetics, Tal.
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Post by _TrashcanMan79 »

rcrocket wrote:I'm curious, Merc -- have you ever read Sagan's Demon book? May I ask you some questions about it?


Saw rcrocket on earlier. One more bump for him in case he missed the others....
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"I defy you to prove to me that something does not exist, which I believe exists, or did not happen, which I believe happened; and also, I will not be persuaded by arguments based on evidence or logic. Can't do it? I KNEW IT - I'M ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. Haha! Magic's enemies fail again!".

I knew this was the best you could do Tal. I can't really say I expected anything more.


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