Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Fistbump of the Day: Is praying to God any different than praying to a milk jug? - National Messianic Jewish | Examiner.com

Mariano has written a great article about an often used argument by atheists.

A question about prayer was sent to this writer which pertains to what was called, “the milk jug argument.” It goes something to the likes of: if by praying to God we receive the answers of “Yes,” “No” or “Wait,” we could just as effectively pray to a milk jug since we can assume the same results.

I personally hate this argument but since people actually use it, it does need to be answered. Follow the links to read Mariano's demolition of this "argument" that just seems to refuse to die the death it deserves due to the unrepentant and hard hearts of those who use it.

Is praying to God any different than praying to a milk jug? - National Messianic Jewish | Examiner.com
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7 comments:

  1. So Marino just concedes the stated argument (there actually is no discernible difference between praying to a god or a milk jug), but then goes on to put forward an argument (necessary being) that Russell, Hume, Swinburg and Kant have all ably demolished.

    I'm not sure Marino is ready to take on those guys just yet.

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  2. Mariano did not concede the stated argument. He stated it. And it seems like you have a hard time with reading English just like you seem to have issues with knowing how large numbers are relative to each other.

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  3. Mariano did not concede the stated argument.

    Alright smart guy, what does "In other words, can we prove that God is hearing, contemplating and answering prayer? Perhaps not. But can we prove (via arguments) that God is a necessarily existing volitional person..." mean to you?

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  4. Ryan, "Reading is fundamental". I sense some need of remedial eduction for you.

    The argument that Mariano stated was "It goes something to the likes of:

    if by praying to God we receive the answers of “Yes,” “No” or “Wait,” we could just as effectively pray to a milk jug since we can assume the same results.

    Continue reading on Examiner.com Is praying to God any different than praying to a milk jug? - National Messianic Jewish | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/messianic-jewish-in-national/is-praying-to-god-any-different-than-praying-to-a-milk-jug#ixzz1S8AudG9M

    It was not that you cannot prove that God hears prayers. Eisogesis is a serious problem for you. Perhaps you should have that checked.

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  5. Alright smart guy, what does "In other words, can we prove that God is hearing, contemplating and answering prayer? Perhaps not. But can we prove (via arguments) that God is a necessarily existing volitional person..." mean to you?

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  6. Yup, you don't understand what you read. He didn't concede to an argument he stated.

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  7. Alright smart guy, what does "In other words, can we prove that God is hearing, contemplating and answering prayer? Perhaps not. But can we prove (via arguments) that God is a necessarily existing volitional person..." mean to you?

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