09 Nov 06
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Analyze this article from the Catholic propaganda periodical CRISIS Magazine:
Truth And Apologetics
http://www.crisismagazine.com/julaug2006/wagner.htm
If you have extra time, comment on this one:
Godless Morality? Why Judeo-Christianity Is Necessary For Human Rights
http://www.crisismagazine.com/julaug2006/feature2.htm
They are both right up your alley.
10 Nov 06
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesI'll get right on it.
Analyze this article from the Catholic propaganda periodical CRISIS Magazine:
[b]Truth And Apologetics
http://www.crisismagazine.com/julaug2006/wagner.htm
If you have extra time, comment on this one:
Godless Morality? Why Judeo-Christianity Is Necessary For Human Rights
http://www.crisismagazine.com/julaug2006/feature2.htm
They are both right up your alley.[/b]
10 Nov 06
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Originally posted by bbarrFirst, are Wagner's characterizations of the four theories of truth factually accurate, or does he mischaracterize them?
O.K., Herr Doctor, what would you like to know?
Additionally, is his analysis of the four theories correct or flawed? In particular, ought we reject subjectivisim and deflationary theory out of hand as he suggests?
In your professional opinion as an epistemologist, does Wagner know what the hell he is talking about? Would you allow him to guest lecture your classes?
10 Nov 06
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As for the second article, are Fesser's and Benedict's claims correct?
The state of things in contemporary secular moral theorizing does not appear to provide much ground for optimism. Benedict XVI, in a speech given just prior to his recent election, warned that “we are moving toward a dictatorship of relativism which does not recognize anything as for certain and which has as its highest goal one's own ego and one's own desires.”
In your professional opinion as an ethical and metaethical theorist, do either of them know what they hell they are talking about?
10 Nov 06
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesA dictatorship of relativism? What kind of double-speak is that?
As for the second article, are Fesser's and Benedict's claims correct?
[quote]The state of things in contemporary secular moral theorizing does not appear to provide much ground for optimism. Benedict XVI, in a speech given just prior to his recent election, warned that “we are moving toward a dictatorship of relativism which does not recognize an ...[text shortened]... ical and metaethical theorist, do either of them know what they hell they are talking about?
10 Nov 06
Originally posted by lucifershammerOr like saying that a God who forces everyone to choose between worshipping him and suffering eternal torment is a benevolent one.
Not at all. It would be like saying that a democracy where everyone is forced to vote for just one candidate is a dictatorship.
10 Nov 06
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Originally posted by DoctorScribblesNo. That would be like saying that someone is malevolent for pointing out that if you don't drink [water], you get thirsty.
Or like saying that a God who forces everyone to choose between worshipping him and suffering eternal torment is a benevolent one.
EDIT: If you choose to never drink [water], you will always be thirsty.
