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[–]godsfordummies 3 points4 points ago

Except that you can easily test the presence of water (or air if you look from human perspective).

[–]llyando -2 points-1 points ago

To put it quite frankly, yes and no. Some would deny any and all evidence. Others would simply see the evidence but perhaps, in a kind of Orwellian fashion, not do anything about the cognitive dissonance. Fewer still would acknowledge the evidence but still hold to their faith regardless.

[–]ruiz2k5 2 points3 points ago

Huh?

[–]SavageConvoy 0 points1 point ago

He is saying that religious people are the fish not believing or something

[–]llyando 1 point2 points ago

Some people who believe in religion will never change their mind because of evidence. Others will understand the evidence and maybe agree with it but still believe anyway.