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Fallibilism: Every belief is a bet but some bets are better than others

Posted in July 15th, 2008
by Jeremy Sherman in How can I communicate this to her?, Is this worth wondering about?, Should I fight on?, Should I get over it?, Should I hold onto my dream or face reality?

The other day I had a very interesting conversation with a truly engaged and engaging Christian. We were talking about the Bible. He’s a literalist. He believes that the Bible’s meaning is clear and certain, and that it’s only when other people engage in an act he calls “interpreting” that things get muddled. I asked […]

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Litmus Paper Tigers: The benefits of declaring absolutes whether we believe them or not

Posted in September 9th, 2004
by Jeremy Sherman in Can I change him?, How should I handle this conflict?, How should I negotiate this?, Is this a double standard?, Is this worth wondering about?, Should I hold onto my dream or face reality?, Should I take what he said to heart?, What's the moral thing to do here?

What do you get when you cross a litmus test and a paper tiger? A litmus test is a test that relies on a single indicator. The term originates with litmus paper which turns red in acid and blue in alkaline solutions. A paper tiger is a person or institution that seems powerful but is […]

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