Is Skepticism a virtue or a bad thing?
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Is Skepticism a virtue or a bad thing?
Post #1Is Skepticism a virtue or a bad thing?
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Examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good.
First Epistle to the Church of the Thessalonians
The truth will make you free.
Gospel of John
First Epistle to the Church of the Thessalonians
The truth will make you free.
Gospel of John
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Re: Is Skepticism a virtue or a bad thing?
Post #21It is simply a matter of Perspective.McCulloch wrote:Is Skepticism a virtue or a bad thing?
For a scientist (or philosopher...), skepticism can be seen to be a virtue, a necessity in the proper functioning of critical thought.
For a Xtian, it can certainly be seen as a "bad thing" (at least when directed at one's 'beliefs'). 'Critical thought' and 'beliefs' being diametrical opposites on a continuum.
