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[–]the_souless 2 points3 points ago

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A note to the Atheists out there, be careful using this argument because it can easily be turned around on you. Debating a Ph.D Theologian on almost a daily basis taught me quickly to avoid things like this.

Me: "Just because you don't understand everything in science doesn't mean it's wrong" Her: "Just because you don't understand people's belief in God doesn't mean they're wrong either"

[–]d4nny 2 points3 points ago

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what if I understand it, but their reason for believing isn't adequate?

I'm not trying to sound like a pretentious dick or anything..

[–]DonkiestOfKongs 0 points1 point ago

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Trust me, if you understood, you'd believe.

/sarcasm

[–]Keldrath 2 points3 points ago

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its funny they think their viewpoint is hard to understand, its easy to understand, we all get it, it just doesnt work.

[–]G59 0 points1 point ago

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I went to church half my life. I understand their beliefs. And it's wrong.

[–]Genericname42 0 points1 point ago

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Is this the Phantom Toll Booth cartoon?!

[–]scottrick49 5 points6 points ago

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Its from Disney's "Sword in the Stone" if I remember right.

[–]Khoops66 0 points1 point ago

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You do :)

[–]Aelfhere 0 points1 point ago

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Yes, quite. This is our fine, soon to be, King Arthur.

[–]alexicov 0 points1 point ago

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It looks like he's saying "don't want strawberries!"

[–]happytime1711 0 points1 point ago

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If I may ask an only partially related question, is it grammatically correct to say "Just because you don't understand something it doesn't mean it's wrong"? I feel that it doesn't really make sense grammatically. I would prefer to say something like "Not understanding something doesn't mean it's wrong." What do you think?

[–]caseyvill 0 points1 point ago

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This is an argument supporting the idea that you should believe things without proof.

The argument of a child.

[–]squrs 0 points1 point ago

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um that can go both ways here guys...

[–]Katrengia 0 points1 point ago

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Upvote for Sword in the Stone! Still my favorite Disney animated movie.