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{*1} The Scientific Method, involves the application of statistics to data to evaluate the probability of a hypothetical consideration of a potential 'incidence of fact' or 'cause & effect relationship', with 3 possible outcomes:
YES = 95+ out of 100.
NO = 5- out of 100.
INCONCLUSIVE = anything between 5-95.
Inconclusive, includes:
probably (say, 65-95),
possibly (say, 35-65),
or unlikely (say, 5-35) ... out of 100.
Consequently, when scientists (thoroughly educated accordingly) dispute from the extremely small absolute opposite ends of the spectrum, YES versus NO; not putting forward considerations from the large inconclusive middle of the spectrum ... at least 1 side is probably intentionally misleading, outright lying or seriously incompetent; likely due to prejudice or corruption, because they are disputing from:
a) opposite end zones (0-5% vs 95-100% probabilities), ridiculously declaring touch downs for both of their teams simultaneously;
NOT
b) opposite sides of a 'property line' (49-50% vs 50-51% possibilities), cautiously putting forth considerations;
... oversight being extremely unlikely in a), ... but very possible in b).
The Scientific Method is a universal term, applied by scientists to an array of scientific & mathematical-statistical applications, generalized by the above definition, primarily conducive to evaluating real-time observations of cause & effect in a strictly controlled consistent environment; correlated by real time-time reproducibility; statistically evaluated to determine the probability of a hypothetical causal-effect relationship. The controlled environment minimizes influential variables that distort the results, diminishing a conclusion. Therefore, evaluating evidence from the previous approximate 6,000 year historically recorded past becomes less accurate & the further unrecorded past exponentially inaccurate because of increasing unknown, even unknowable variables. Unfortunately, integrity & honor versus prejudice & corruption often determine the final verdicts of scientists that are human. Education in & of itself does not determine character & being a judge does 'not' necessitate a correct judgment.
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{*2} Below are the definitions of religion, religious, faith, philosophy & theology per Merriam-Webster Online. The definitions of each word overlap, revealing an interrelationship of terms, not exclusivity & therefore synonymous not exclusive applications. The words are only used exclusively by restrictive definition; whether the contextual application be of the majority or minority of tradition.
{*10}...religion
Function: noun 1 a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion> b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious*9 attitudes, beliefs, and practices 3 : archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs*8 held to with ardor and faith*7
Function: adjective 1 : relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged (believed) ultimate reality (belief) or deity <a religious person> <religious attitudes> 2 : of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances <joined a religious order> 3 a : scrupulously and conscientiously faithful b : FERVENT, ZEALOUS
Function: noun 1 a : allegiance to duty or a person : LOYALTY b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) sincerity of intentions 2 a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust 3 : something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially (but not necessarily): a system of religious*14 beliefs*15 <the Protestant faith> synonym BELIEF* - on faith : without question <took everything he said on faith>
Function: noun 1 a (1) : all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts (2) : the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology <a doctor of philosophy> (3) : the 4-year college course of a major seminary b (1) archaic : PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2) : ETHICS c : a discipline comprising as its core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology 2 a : pursuit of wisdom b : a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means c : an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs 3 a : a system of philosophical concepts b : a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought <the philosophy of war> 4 a : the most basic beliefs*10, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group b : calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher
theology
Function: noun 1 : the study of religious*13 faith*12, practice, and experience; especially(not necessarily): the study of God and of God's relation to the world 2 a : a theological theory or system <Thomist theology> <a theology of atonement> b : a distinctive body of theological opinion <Catholic theology> 3 : a usually 4-year course of specialized religious training in a major seminary
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{*5} It is not necessary to disprove the article, only that the article does not prove itself conclusion; just find a gap in the logistical sequence. $100 is a friendly amount to pay to discover the author is inconclusive or wrong. The author could offer more but does not want encourage contention by promoting greed; rather healthy discourse. Integrity is worth a lot more than $100.
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{*21} Logic without emotion is robotic. Emotion without logic is chaotic. Logistically based emotion induces liveliness. Inappropriate emotions disrupt logistical processing. Logic must dominate emotion. Logic knows emotion is essential to experience appreciation of life. However, Logic must determine the parameters of emotional response.
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{*22} The truth presented here, in only 8 pages,* is scientifically conclusive, well beyond a reasonable doubt & not subject to opinion, popularity or majority vote. If you objectively read as prescribed from beginning to end, there are no additives, negations, contradictions, considerations or gaps enabling a change of conclusion. The author challenges the reader to LOGICALLY dispute even one point of consequence via provided email & contact buttons.
* the body of the article is only 8 pages.
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{*23} & {*24} Link to the article ... What BIBLE? ... Which MANUSCRIPTS?
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{*25} Links to article ... Get It Right - Keep It Right
{*26} IF GOD - Why Do Bad Things Happen ?
{*27} CREATION versus EVOLUTION - Evolution or Adaptation ?
{*28} What BIBLE? - Which MANUSCRIPTS?
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Copyright © 2004-2008 Dr. Vance Coan *
References:
[1], [2], [3] The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.[3]
[4] James Strong, New Strong’s dictionary of Hebrew and Greek words [computer file], electronic ed., Logos Library System, (Nashville: Thomas Nelson) 1997, c1996.