Reply #58: You Assume Far To Much About Me, DivinBreuvage.

[arwalden]

Trust me... these myths do not "frighten me". How puzzling it is that whenever one makes judgments based on *facts* (instead of myths) they are accused of being "frightened". The exact opposite appears to be the case.

>> (You play it nicely, by the way, to cleverly intimate that you could make a substantive argument if you really wanted to). <<

These battles have been fought repeatedly (by myself and others) in many fora throughout DU. But I think you knew that already... didnt' you? ;o) Try not to flatter yourself by interpreting my current lack of interest in doing battle with you as being anything other than a lack of interest.

>> They are just like Biblical literalists who have to believe that the earth is only 6000 years old and dinosaur fossils were planted by God to test their faith. <<

That is a false analogy. When I see evidence that such fanciful claims are true, then I'll be happy to adjust my thinking.

>> To such minds -- whether the badge of superiority on which they stroke themselves is called "faith" or "scepticism" -- the merest splinter of doubt is frightening and must be thrown out lest the whole psychological house of cards come crashing down. <<

Ah... there it is again. The false comparison that "sKepticism" is akin to a "faith". :eyes: Oh! And we're "frightened", right? Mustn't forget to suggest that we're "afraid" of the "truth". Eh?

LMAO! -- "Psychological-house-of-cards"???? -- Good grief! What kind of horseshit is that? (I think your slip is showing.)

>> (I will offer no comment on the credibility of those who smirk at others for "publicly masturbating" after themselves issuing a post of the caliber of #43). <<

But you just did!