We "DO" know that there is a Paris, France, even if we've never been there.
We "DO NOT" know if there is a "Creator."
Who is being more "truthful?"
2007-04-26 16:51:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The one who says they don't know is being truthful. That's why I say that agnostics are the only ones who have realistic views on God.
2007-04-26 17:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no.
The word "know" is very strong. I've never been to Paris, but I know people that were there and I feel that I have enough evidence to say that I know Paris exists.
I think it can work the same way with God.
To be completely truthful, how do we know anything? Including what we can see?
2007-04-26 19:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've learned one thing in life that is absolute. All designs have a designer. Perception is where our problems begin. We all need somebody to blame. When things aren't perfect we blame God. Because if We WERE what we think HE should be, things wouldn't be the way they are. Thank God life isn't what We think it should be. Imagine a plane crashing, and everybody walks away. Hit your thumb with a hammer, and it doesn't hurt. Suurrreee ! Ignorance is what separates us all. Do You think Donald Trump KNOWS how to make money? Does Alex Rodriguez KNOW how to play shortstop. Do You know how to drive a car? You have a good valid question though. Hope You know that. Joy!!!
2007-04-26 23:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by itsthehold 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both equally truthful, as they both believe they know. If one knew there was a creator and said "I do not know" than he would not be equally truthful as the one who says "There is a France"
2007-04-26 17:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by sunscour 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say we DO know we're here but DO NOT know where we are headed so in a way who ever lives in the moment is more honest than those who dwell on the past or day dream of the future. cause what is done NOW affects all that.
2007-04-26 16:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by mely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different ways or degrees of knowing. Read Maritain's _Degrees of Knowledge_. He spells out the different degrees of knowing both thoroughly and painstakingly. In the words of Job, "I know that my redeemer liveth."
2007-04-26 17:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by sokrates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
2007-04-26 17:06:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately, I don't think we know anything. There is no "Truth". We make it up as we go..."it's for our enjoyment, only." js
2007-04-26 17:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know.
2007-04-26 16:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by Mac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋