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Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. If I tell you I bought a pizza last night, you can probably take my word for it, and if you really wanted to check, I could provide a receipt. However, if I claim I can fly to the moon with my farts, you should demand more evidence before believing it. When it comes to claims about God, we apply the same level of scrutiny as we do to any other supernatural claim. Until there is compelling evidence to support the existence of God or even better, justify worship, we will continue to seek naturalistic explanations. Every phenomenon in the universe thus far has had a naturalistic explanation, and there is no evidence of anything supernatural ever occurring.

Pragmatically, the approach outlined by Forest is the most practical. Without it, you'd be overwhelmed by irrational beliefs, like the floor being lava or oxygen being lethal because of Bigfoot. Accepting claims without evidence leads to believing problematic and contradictory things, which can be harmful. Ultimately, the standard Forest and I are advocating is the one everyone uses in daily life. For example, if your car doesn't start, you don't assume it's because of dinosaurs or unicorns; you consider practical causes like a flat tire or an empty gas tank. Are you following along with us?

source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=polKLkYux6E 


Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence: 
  • Everyday claims, like buying a pizza, require minimal evidence and are easily believable.
  • Extraordinary claims, such as flying to the moon by unconventional means, require substantial evidence before they can be accepted.
  • This principle is applied to supernatural claims, including the existence of God, which should be supported by strong evidence before belief or worship is justified.
  • Historically, all observed phenomena have had natural explanations, and there is no verified evidence of supernatural events.
Practical and Rational Approach to Belief:
  • Applying skepticism and seeking evidence is the most practical approach to understanding the world.
  • Accepting claims without evidence leads to irrational and potentially harmful beliefs.
  • In everyday situations, people rely on logical and evidence-based reasoning (e.g., diagnosing car problems), not on fantastical explanations.
  • This rational standard should be consistently applied to all claims, ensuring that beliefs are grounded in reality and evidence.
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