Re: DH Idiocy 1

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:57 +0000 (UTC), Damien Sullivan <phoenix@xxxxxxx> wrote:
: The nature of real proof is that it convinces those who do not believe.
: Happens all the time in math and science.

.... and rarely ever happens in subjects where people are more emotionally
invested. Sometimes in beloved scientific theories, more often in
philosophical debate, and it's the norm in religion.

-mi
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