[MD] The End of Faith

[Ron Kulp]

Hello steve,


Steve:
I've been having a hard time getting across what sort of use of the  
word faith I'm criticizing. I'm criticizing the sort of faith that is  
used to state that a claim is beyond rational criticism.

I'm not talking about faith as in trust in a belief. The role of  
uncertainty is relevant. Faith is never about probabilities. If you  
can attach a probability to say how sure you are, you don't mean the  
sort of faith I'm talking about.

Ron:
OOOOOOOhh, ....never mind, (in my best Rosanne Rossanna-danna
impersonation)


Your talking about someone engaging in a rational debate and copping out
Of a relevant reasonable line of inquiry, The devil made me do it kinda
shit. No responsibility what-so-ever.
Yes chalking up holes in their argument to faith is a bullshit cop out.
A brilliant political tactical move, but bullshit just the same.

Using it as a lever of convenience in a rational discussion is garbage.
I agree.


That was easy, but hey! we explored the meaning of faith in great depth!