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So the fact remains, some worldview must exist that justifies reliance upon empirical faculties. Whatever that is, we know it can't logically be empiricism. Once we accept this, materialism can no longer be a viable option.

I'm not questioning whether or not empirical methods are justifiable... I'm simply saying they can't be justified using empirical methods, lest we fall into the fallacy of circular reasoning. I'm not saying you can't make empirical claims. I'm simply saying making empirical claims as fact...

So by what standard can we say something is true or false. Many Christians are uncomfortable with empiricism, but I think it's fine to use the powers of observation to determine truth. However, epistemology is important because before we can rely on our powers of observation, we must first...

I'd like to clear up the OP on a few things, just to make sure we're on the same page: 1.) Only propositions can be said to have truth value -- that is, can be true or false. If it isn't a proposition, then truth/falsity are totally meaningless. That being said, beliefs are only true/false in...

This is where we're all supposed to act surprised...

I considered a few different ones. Price, size, and interface, 3G coverage, battery life... ultimately, I tipped in favor of the Kindle. But there's not a lot of difference. It might seem irrelevant, but I like the matte finish of the Kindle. I don't think I could dig a shiny e-reader.

The Big Bang can't really be confused with a scientific theory. Scientific theories rely on what is observable. Their axioms can be stated in terms of the laws of physics. However, the Big Bang is a theoretical event in which the laws of physics are yet to be established. Many scientists adhere...

Yeah, I get that... I know Church history and various forms of theology. It's modern Judaism that I'm in the dark about. I do know, however, like most people that Judaism denies Christ, and therefore denies all of the most important pillars of Christianity (the Trinity, Incarnation, etc...). So...

My friend who was Eastern Orthodox has recently claimed that the arguments for Judaism have compelled him to leave the Church. He hasn't yet done this, but he sounds like it isn't too far off. He's very knowledgeable regarding theology, Patristics, etc... I'm more knowledgeable on Roman...

Spoils of war? Are you serious? They've been belligerent aggressors for the better part of the last century. They invaded Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and has routinely murdered countless civilians, including supposed allies. Do some homework man. The Paris Post-Intelligencer > Opinion > The...

there was no link... he's trolling.

yeah... and if Palestinians truly were protected, then Palestinians would be elected terrorist organization in the first place.

that's a clever little ad hominem you got going on there... how's that working for you? 1.) I'm not defending Hamas -- simply critisizing Israel. It's funny how Israel (and supporters such as yourself) cite the actions of a government they call illegitimate and terrorist and compare them to...

Israel isn't overreacting because they're trying to take out Hamas (well, that's debatable).... they're overreacting because they're not striking Hamas. They're indiscriminantly striking the civilian population.

dig the sig pariah.... it's telling.

fine... but we can't all share your Sean Hannity scruples. The fact is, Christians were killing each other too. There hasn't been the drastic discrepency between their levels of violence and ours.... not until Western nations started exploiting them. What you're saying is pure bigotry.

Why do you think that it? Could it be that Israel has turned an entire generation into a refugees and prisoners. There was not this kind of violence before Israel destroyed the standard of life for Palestinians. By stealing their land, building fences around them, blockading their borders (land...

Fine, but that is irrelevant, seeing as how the ambulances that Israel bombed in Gaza, were not transporting arms. Why do you think the people they're dealing with are scum? Israel has turned an entire generation into refugees.... prisoners. Free men aren't this violent. There's nothing in Arab...

fyi, this conflict didn't start 2 weeks ago. Israel has turned the Gaza Strip into the world's largest refugee camp. Israel broke the cease-fire. Israel blockaded Gaza not even allowing medical supplies in. Israel has made the standard of life so poor in Gaza that its people were moved to elect...

I noticed that the most numerous and most enthusiastic protests against Israel's violence against Gaza occurred in Greece. It made me curious to consider Orthodoxy's relationship with Palestine. Or rather, is this incidental. Strongly encourage reading this article...