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Talk:Mystery:Why Do People Doubt? (view source)
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::::::: The obvious point of the essay is to criticize ''illogical'' doubt that defies rational explanation. I give several examples of this to illustrate the point. When Peter is already walking on water, there is no logical basis for him to doubt that he can do that. When an athlete is ahead in a contest, there is no logical basis for him to doubt that he can win and then degrade his performance.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 18:49, 14 September 2008 (EDT)
::::::: The obvious point of the essay is to criticize ''illogical'' doubt that defies rational explanation. I give several examples of this to illustrate the point. When Peter is already walking on water, there is no logical basis for him to doubt that he can do that. When an athlete is ahead in a contest, there is no logical basis for him to doubt that he can win and then degrade his performance.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 18:49, 14 September 2008 (EDT)
=="Doubt is not a desire for more information"==
The essay is an interesting one, but I have to question this particular assertion. Doubt can often be the driver of a search for more information. A key premise of the scientific method is the application of doubt to a prevailing theory, which in turn leads to new hypotheses, research, experimentation, and then often, a new theory that replaces or improves on the old. Doubt can also lead one to a spiritual revelation - the classic case one would promote on Conservapedia being when a non-Christian is exposed to the teachings of Christianity, and rather than just disregarding the prior beliefs, beginning an exploration and study of Christianity leading to conversion. --[[User:DinsdaleP|DinsdaleP]] 18:53, 14 September 2008 (EDT)