Letter to the Editor
Issue date: 4/28/06 Section: Opinion
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While reading your article from April 17, I couldn't help but notice that while you use phrases like "pure logic" and "proven fact," in regards to things like the existence of God and the life of Jesus Christ, it is obvious that you have no idea what those words mean. It is not my wish to assault your beliefs, but when you start tossing around terms that have to do with logic and reasoning, I cannot simply stand aside. The following statement appeared in your article.
"Pure logic dictates there is a God because if there wasn't, there would be no meaning to our lives." The only form of logic used there is bad logic. There is nothing in this statement even remotely resembling a form of logic. If you knew anything about logic than perhaps you would know that every argument for the existence of God has failed miserably. That doesn't mean that there isn't a God just that it is not in the realm of logic that you should look for verification of your beliefs. Science doesn't tell us how to live, and religion shouldn't make claims about how the world works. You only run into problems when each discipline steps outside of its respective boundaries. Do us all a favor Seth, and take a logic class instead of just repeating back the views you read on a creationist website.
- Jeff Hill
"Pure logic dictates there is a God because if there wasn't, there would be no meaning to our lives." The only form of logic used there is bad logic. There is nothing in this statement even remotely resembling a form of logic. If you knew anything about logic than perhaps you would know that every argument for the existence of God has failed miserably. That doesn't mean that there isn't a God just that it is not in the realm of logic that you should look for verification of your beliefs. Science doesn't tell us how to live, and religion shouldn't make claims about how the world works. You only run into problems when each discipline steps outside of its respective boundaries. Do us all a favor Seth, and take a logic class instead of just repeating back the views you read on a creationist website.
- Jeff Hill
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