Basic points Flashcards
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1
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Is RL subjective?
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Yes, people mean different things when discussing God.
2
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What is the definition of RL?
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The communication of an idea of God, faith or belief.
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What is cognitive language?
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Factual statements based on evidence.
Religious believers believe they are speaking cognitively.
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What are issues with cognitive language?
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- God cannot be measured in the same way as empirical evidence.
- God is experienced differently for everyone so cannot be proven as cognitive.
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What is non-cognitive language?
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Claims/interpretations that are to be interpreted in some other way (e.g. metaphors)
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What is the main issue of non-cognitive language?
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