Evidentially Conceived

Author: catmanjag

Date: October 5, 2005

by catmanjag
10-05-05
I think some people misunderstand my doubts about religion. It's just that, like Einstien and Sagan, I profess "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence".
That's circumstantially odd considering that Einstein's Theories are not entirely proven factual. In fact, there is a growing body of evidence that suggest otherwise.
Still the statement rings wise and true. Without evidence, there is no basis to believe any work of conjecture.
Actually, I would counter that evidence is purely subject to perception. If I show evidence contrary to accepted factual findings, I am in contention till I am found correct.
Hmmm, I think I am starting to see that you have a point. But, of course, I will have to suspend judgement till I have had time to test this idea and submit it to brisk scrutinization.
Perhaps the statement should be "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary scientific appeal in order to gain immediate acceptance"?