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To: murphE
However, what if I held the opinion that 2+2=5? Would you do me the discourtesy of calling this a false opinion?

Assuming a standard algebraic system, this would be a demonstrable error. The difference between a mathematical proposition and a religious proposition is that frequently mathematical propositions can be proven or disproved.

As an aside, it is trivial to define a consistent algebraic system where, for example, 1+1=0. Different axioms, different results.

Or would you tolerate my error so we could all just get along?

I tolerate what I believe to be your religious error because I recognize that religious claims are unfalsifiable. Reason can draw conclusions from axiomatic beliefs, but reason cannot lead you into or out of belief in the axioms themselves.

I don't recall interpreting scripture

You cited specific scripture passages, presumably to support the point you were trying to make.

Christians accept the first statement as true, therefore the second statement must be rejected as false.

And as a Jew I reject your first proposition. However, I recognize that such statements are are inherently unprovable. Reason can tell me that one is true and one is false, but it cannot tell me which one is true.

97 posted on 11/29/2004 8:13:17 PM PST by malakhi
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To: malakhi
You cited specific scripture passages, presumably to support the point you were trying to make.

Please show me where so I know what you are referring to?

100 posted on 11/29/2004 8:20:55 PM PST by murphE (fight terrorism in the womb END ABORTION NOW)
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