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David_Gerard comments on An argument that animals don't really suffer - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: David_Gerard 07 January 2012 10:24:41AM *  3 points [-]

Not "mistaken", but "doesn't care". Craig is starting with the bottom line; the presumption that he is not is useful philosophical hygiene when attempting a refutation, but is factually incorrect.

Comment author: JonathanLivengood 07 January 2012 12:04:38PM 2 points [-]

If you can get to the conclusion that God exists regardless of the facts, then of course, you will be indifferent to the facts. That is, I think, the big danger in reasoning to a foregone conclusion.