Aaron-
Yes, I think so. There may be life on other planets, but it
might be impossible for us to find out.
(DAVE 6/18) Aaron: Agreed.
Aaron
There may just be
a real Santa Clause.
(DAVE 6/18) Aaron: I see your point, but don't think the two can be
equivocated. In the latter instance (Santa Claus) we have some idea of
where the "legend" originated, and can begin our search there - the notion
that Santa Claus exists may be refutable.
But concerning alien life, there is NO WHERE to start on this - we, as a
race, are completely in the dark on the issue (as far as John Q Public knows
anyway).
Alien life may be a reality - a truth, but we have no evidence to support
it, nor can we prove it.
Some skeptics demand proof of a living God, and maintain that without this
proof, there can be no God. Is this a fair approach, considering that alien
life could exist and cannot be proven?
I agree with you, that it is possible that something is true, and cannot be
proven. To base one's argument on the "no proof means it's false"
foundation (as some here do) may not be a fair representation.
Aaron
The problem is that it is impossible to
prove a negative.
(DAVE 6/18) Aaron: Agreed. I am not asking the errantist to prove a
negative at all - I am asking how they know the positive is false - there is
a difference - yet it is still an assertion that requires support. An
honest skeptic will say to a believer "there is nothing to show that God
exists" which is a fair approach. But when the skeptic says "God does not
exist", we have an assertion which demands the burden of proof.
Aaron
I can't disprove God, Santa Clause, the
Invisible Pink Unicorn, or anything like that.
IN THE ABSENCE OF EVIDENCE IT IS BEST TO SUSPEND JUDGEMENT.
(DAVE 6/18) Aaron: I respect your abstinence, and acknowledge this
approach as being fair and honest. Not all are like you though.
One question: suppose for the sake of argument that God does exist, as he is
spelled out in the Bible. What would it take for you to believe he exists?
Regards.
Dave.