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Old 04-17-2013, 12:29 PM  
dyna mo
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I don't think it is useful to debate at all with anyone who is 100% certain in their beliefs. The debate itself usually becomes more about each affirming their own beliefs... Which includes the belief that the other side is wrong as much as they need to believe they are right. Generally speaking, you won't have much success convincing a priest there is no God, regardless of how you attempt to go about discussing it.

As the saying goes...
"Never teach a pig to sing. It will waste your time and annoy the pig"
well, i think this is prolly where we differ, i think there is a difference between being certain and the ability to be wrong.

for instance, when i debate, i do it believing the conclusions i am supporting 100%, but if i am faced with clear opposing facts, i must concede, i can only do that if i can admit i am wrong, even though i was just 100% certain.

subtle eh.
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