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   David V. to All   
   Re: Biographical claims   
   04 Jul 06 22:46:04   
   
   XPost: alt.flame.jesus.christ, sci.skeptic, rec.org.mensa   
   From: spam@hotmail.com   
      
   ^^^ wrote:   
   > With biographical claims (such as being the only christian   
   > veteran in a unit full of atheists) the burden of proof is on   
   > the doubter.   
      
   And you think we're stupid enough to fall for that?   
      
   > With all other claims (such as the general 'God exists') the   
   > burden of proof is on the claimant and possibly the doubter as   
   > well.   
      
   The burden of proof rests on the person making the positive   
   claim. Doubters never carry the burden of proof.   
      
   --   
   Dave   
      
   "Sacred cows make the best hamburger."  Mark Twain.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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