All categories - 14 July 2007

The concept of a “burden of proof” is important in debates — whoever has a burden of proof is obligated to “prove” their claims in some fashion. If someone doesn’t have a burden of proof, then their job is much easier: all that is required is to either accept the claims or point out where they are inadequately supported.

It is thus no surprise that many debates, including those between atheists and theists, involve secondary discussions over who has the burden of proof and why. When people are unable to reach some sort of agreement on that issue, it can be very difficult for the rest of the debate to accomplish much. Therefore, it is often a good idea to try to define in advance who has the burden of proof.

The first thing to keep in mind is that the phrase “burden of proof” is a bit more extreme than what is often needed in reality.

2007-07-14 16:48:52 · 19 answers · asked by Jack Rivall 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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If you had the choice between a new Maserati & a...?

...factory, off the frame restored 1967 L-71 tri power Chevrolet Corvette which would you take, considering one or the other would be absolutely FREE of charge to you?

2007-07-14 16:48:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

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Did you know that terrorism been in the middle east since when the first Bush and Clinton was President?

Plus even Carter I hope you figured that out.

2007-07-14 16:48:22 · 7 answers · asked by Jeremy P 2 in Politics

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Do you have a problem with authority?

2007-07-14 16:48:22 · 7 answers · asked by snozzberries 4 in Law & Ethics

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Does God have a purpose for your life....and can you tell what it is if you choose to live in sin?

Isn't a righteous life neccessary to see God.??

2007-07-14 16:48:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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what does 24.5 million look like in long form?

24 000 000?

(^ wrong...so how?)

2007-07-14 16:48:01 · 7 answers · asked by soWHAT 1 in Mathematics

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Please name ONE catholic that called the Pope God?

Just one PLEASE i beg of you- and don’t say 'this person' give me a resource.

We do not think he is God, nor is he better then us. He is like the president of the church only we do not get to vote. Everything needs order that includes ORGANIZED religion.

2007-07-14 16:48:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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if loving you is wrong.............?

.....i don't want to be right!

2007-07-14 16:47:58 · 20 answers · asked by revolver33333 4 in Polls & Surveys

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What Gets You PUMPED UP!?

2007-07-14 16:47:50 · 13 answers · asked by erwafredsfdsfsdf 5 in Polls & Surveys

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Deleting a "Mount" in Mac makes the program unaccessible.?

Whenever I drag the mounted application to the trash, the program doesn't work. I tried moving the application icon to the applications folder before deleting the mount, but it still doesnt work. How do I keep it permanent while deleting the mount?

2007-07-14 16:47:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

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Does that mean criminal intimidation? India,check details.?

During a casual fight if some woman says her boy friend in anger ;'' I will kill you''.
Does it mean that she is intimidating him criminally?
India

2007-07-14 16:47:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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If I was to ask you for directions would you steer me wrong?

2007-07-14 16:47:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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Why does God hate science...?

...even though he created it?

2007-07-14 16:47:23 · 11 answers · asked by Bouken SocratiCat 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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I want to put another harddrive in my current desktop computer and need advice.?

if I do that, I know one has to be the primary HD and the other the slave, etc

My question is can I choose what programs I want to put on which HD...

Comments....Suggestions...

2007-07-14 16:47:08 · 13 answers · asked by utfan67 1 in Desktops

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I don't want to sound like a dummy, but...?

OK, I believe I ovulated on Thursday, had sex 2 days before O and on the day of ovulation.

Today, 2 days past O, I'm EXHAUSTED and I have sore nipples. It's the wierdest thing. I've also had a headache all day.

This can't possibly be symptoms of pregnancy yet...can it??

2007-07-14 16:46:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

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When was the last time you were reminded of a little thing called GRAVITY??

2007-07-14 16:46:52 · 19 answers · asked by SweetElf 4 in Polls & Surveys

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can you find tattoos of Reece's cups?

2007-07-14 16:46:51 · 7 answers · asked by csthurmond 1 in Tattoos

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Do you Think Republicans are more Comfortable with their Station in Life Today?

a loud, annoying fringe minority listening to AM Radio all day and posting on Yahoo all night?

2007-07-14 16:46:45 · 6 answers · asked by Remember the GOP? 2 in Politics

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is it ok to tell her?

i see this girl at the gym white who always comes in with a booty short pans on and dose some squats and she looks great i love her booty is it ok to tell her?

2007-07-14 16:46:23 · 20 answers · asked by sweet boy 1 in Singles & Dating

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who knows definetly that Emma watson is not doing anymore harry potter movies?

i dont understand why should would quit with just 2 more movies to go?

2007-07-14 16:46:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

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Why do people believe in killing babies, but keeping murders alive?

2007-07-14 16:46:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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Not directly on your stomach tattoos and pregnancy?

I know that if you get a tattoo on your stomach it will stretch out when you're pregnant and then look really bad afterwards. But what if it's up on your lower ribcage?

2007-07-14 16:46:01 · 5 answers · asked by misspiggygoneloco 2 in Tattoos

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are u sleepy too?

♥
waah, joeys tuckered out *phew*

2007-07-14 16:45:49 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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What is the opposite of time?

2007-07-14 16:45:48 · 11 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Polls & Surveys