[MD] Demanding Evidence From Theists

[Steven Peterson]

Hi Mary,


> Surely this is not referring to all beliefs?  I believe all sorts of things
> that do not "gratify particular desires" but thwart them, in fact.  For
> instance, I believe that my singing voice is not good enough to be a rock
> star.  Because I believe this, I have never tried, even though it's
> something I used to have a desire to do.  Guess I need convincing before
> I'll "believe" the Pragmatic Method.
>
>
Steve:
I am not asserting that we have a belief for every desire but rather there
is a desire or two behind every belief. Wanting to believe that you a good
singer is not enough to justify believing it since you also have the desire
for your beliefs to cohere with your other beliefs and those of other
people.

Best,
Steve