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To: AUgrad
Can an objective fact be misinterpreted? Absolutely yes. Do you misinterpret math problems? Absolutely yes. Your logic fails.
658 posted on 02/08/2002 8:45:13 AM PST by exmarine
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To: exmarine
Can an objective fact be misinterpreted? Absolutely yes. Do you misinterpret math problems? Absolutely yes. Your logic fails

Objective facts are just that, facts. They are not subject to interpretation. For example, If n=2, then n+5=7. There is no interpretation involved. If 50 people were to work this problem according to the rules of mathematics they would all calculate the exact same answer.Where is the interpretation?

The bible says thou shall not kill, yet we kill in the name of social order and justice frequently. If "thou shall not kill" is as objective as you propose, why do we ever violate that rule?

If the bible isn't subjective how do you explain the many denominations of Christianity? They each have their own doctorine which is simply their interpretation of scripture.Do you feel that Catholics are less right than Baptists? How about Methodists and Church of Christ? Are the members of your particular denomination the only ones going to heaven? Is your particular interpretation of scripture the only correct one?

666 posted on 02/08/2002 9:53:00 AM PST by AUgrad
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