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On May 19, 2005, at 8:37 PM, John Mallinckrodt wrote:
Relying on evidence is precisely the opposite of
relying on faith.
John,
While I agree with much of what you said, I do not agree with the
statement above. You are describing what I call "blind faith" and
this indeed relies on no evidence. On the other hand, I know people
of faith, including scientists, that are confident that there is a
basis (evidence) for their faith.
For example, Christian faith is founded on the virgin birth, death,
and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Obviously, a virgin birth and
resurrection from the dead are supernatural events that cannot be
explained scientifically. That's why belief in these things require
"faith" and is not classified as science.
Is this acceptable?
Aaron