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In reply to the discussion: How can a scientist believe in God? [View all]edhopper
(33,579 posts)27. splitting hairs are we?
almost always implies most, I'd infer it to mean at least 95% of the time, maybe 99%. It just leaves room for some exceptions.
He didn't say some, he didn't say a few, he actually said all and then put in a parenthetical (almost).
And that isn't even the bigger sin, it is how he (and you) misstate what Mariana said.
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Agreed, we are capable of holding viewpoints and beliefs on a variety of topics. eom
guillaumeb
May 2018
#62
My view - and I am a scientist - is that I don't really know much about anything
NRaleighLiberal
May 2018
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