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To: Lexinom
They will not consider a supernatural origin because the supernatural component itself lies outside the bounds of observable science.

Do you agree with them that the supernatural component lies outside the bounds of observable science? Or do you think that the supernatural can somehow be observed and tested?

173 posted on 11/09/2014 6:20:48 PM PST by Ha Ha Thats Very Logical
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To: Ha Ha Thats Very Logical
My own view is that the supernatural component must be presupposed a priori in order to provide a rational foundation for the very axioms on which scientific observation rests.
176 posted on 11/09/2014 6:26:22 PM PST by Lexinom
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To: Ha Ha Thats Very Logical; Lexinom
Do you agree with them that the supernatural component lies outside the bounds of observable science? Or do you think that the supernatural can somehow be observed and tested?

So define *supernatural*.

If it's dependent on being observable, then what do you do with the thought processes that you use to arrive at your conclusions?

Who's observed a thought lately?

What about emotions? Are they supernatural because they can't be observed?

Gravity waves?

Light waves?

Electrons?

Who's seen those lately?

178 posted on 11/09/2014 7:46:56 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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