I have been accused of not having an open mind in terms of theism. Actually, my position should truly be described as agnostic atheist on the issue of deism (See this chart for an explanation) - I don't believe in any god(s) and live my life as
if they didn't exist, and I don't think that the question can be
reasonably answered (yet?). Although, I do claim gnostic (or strong) atheism on gods that are defined to actually DO things in this universe, since those actions have failed all evidentiary inquiries
The thing that would change my mind? Evidence. Of course, that supposes that people actually understand what the word evidence means. Admitting "I don't know" is not the same as saying "I don't know, therefore [insert my favorite idea]". "I don't know" is simply that, and only that. Nothing more. It's perfectly okay to leave the jury out on a question if we don't haver the answer. Unlike many theists, my mind is indeed open for evidence (not assertions). What is really more open minded? Actually admitting ignorance on a point and reserving judgment, or proclaiming that a totally UN-evidenced mechanism is the One True Answer(TM)?
So I think this is an appropriate QualiaSoup video to present:
12 January 2012
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