History can come in handy. If you were born yesterday, with no knowledge of the past, you might easily accept whatever the government tells you. But knowing a bit of history--while it would not absolutely prove the government was lying in a given instance--might make you skeptical, lead you to ask questions, make it more likely that you would find out the truth.
Howard ZinnTags: questions history government proof critical-thinking knoweldge
If we require some kind of sign, or "proof," for our belief in God, then we believe, or place our tust, not in God but in the sign or proof.
Robert L. ShortTags: god faith proof apologetics
Parker looked distressed. He had confidence in Wimsey's judgment, and, in spite of his own interior certainty, he felt shaken.
"My dear man, where's the flaw in [this case]?"
"There isn't one ... There's nothing wrong about it at all, except that the girl's innocent.
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At the unconscious level, Americans believe that good people succeed, that success is bestowed upon you by God. Your success demonstrates that God loves you.
Clotaire RapailleTags: success love wealth god america culture proof americans divine code
For God to prove himself on demand, physically, would be a grave disappointment, and the strongest Christians should be considerably grateful that he chooses not to do so. The skeptic endlessly demands proof, yet God refuses to insult the true intelligence of man, the '6th sense', the chief quality, the acumen which distinguishes man from the rest of creation, faith.
Criss JamiTags: science intelligence perception strength existence philosophy christianity god spiritual faith atheism burden-of-proof atheist creation christian disappointment quality skepticism scientific-method comprehension grave evidence supernatural proof apologetics insult agnosticism gratefulness refusal senses theism physical strength-of-spirit existence-of-god 6th-sense sixth-sense demanding acumen apologist spiritual-realm
I mean,” her mother paused to choose her words, “maybe you’ll get involved in some school related activities, or join a team, or maybe meet a nice boy.”
“Ugh,” Keely groaned, “I don’t have time for that stuff mom. We’ve talked about this.”
“Because of the little ghost...searching…thingy you and Tad do?”
“It’s called paranormal investigation mom.”
“It’s called being antisocial.
Tags: humor paranormal ghosts supernatural proof demons the-society
[...] this particular, as in many others, blustering assertion goes for proof, half over the world.
Charles DickensDeviner avant de démontrer! Ai-je besoin de rappeler que c'est ainsi que se sont faites toutes les découvertes importantes.
Guessing before proving! Need I remind you that it is so that all important discoveries have been made?
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We are adjured not to burn the candle at both ends.
But how many people have verified that physically possible?
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If a Manx cat tells you that it is trying to preserve its long, beautiful tail, you don't have to believe it - especially if you have eyes.
Idries ShahTags: knowledge belief proof have-a-care
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