Quote of the Day

[Steadfast]

“The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. Persecution is used in theology, not in arithmetic, because in arithmetic there is knowledge, but in theology there is only opinion.” - Beretrand Russell

 

[ralphinal]

I like it. Although, would that not mean that there should be violence in freshman english lit and philosophy classes?

 

[happilycatholic]

I think it has more to do with emotion than opinion. Behind every opinion, there is passion backing it up.

 

[Ruthie]

Although, would that not mean that there should be violence in freshman english lit and philosophy classes?

Think there isn’t? Bwaaah haa ha! (My mom used to teach English Comp.)

If it wasn’t for humility, I’d spend most of my time with my nose out of joint about various details of the English language! :slapfight:

Not that I’m perfectly humble. I wish!

God bless us all,

Ruthie

 

[Steadfast]

Russell’s point is that arithmetical propositions can be demonstrated and, once demonstrated, are beyond dispute.

The same can NEVER be said of theological propositions.

 

[ralphinal]

Russell’s point is that arithmetical propositions can be demonstrated and, once demonstrated, are beyond dispute.

The same can NEVER be said of theological propositions.

And I still do not understand why Moby **** can’t be about a crazy man hunting a white whale. Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar

 

[survive]

Persecution isn’t used in theology. Sometimes theology is used in persecution. So is arithmetic. As are many other bodies of knowledge and thought. Persecution does nothing for theology.