Potential Assistant Joey Contra Apprentice Denver
February 3, 2017
G.D.O'Bradovich III
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Jean Hardouin correctly states that falsehoods need to be presented in abundance to overwhelm the few truths of the one true faith. While this observation is justified for the alleged monuments of the Church Fathers, it is also applicable to any subject under consideration.
Apprentice Denver seeks to convince others that the multiplication of evidence will lead to the promulgation of a scientific law.
Firstly, evidence, similar to Apprentices, are not of the same quality, that is, one must apply reason to distinguish between the various qualities of evidence, whether they are good, indifferent or meaningless, or poor. The scientific mind must be skeptical, or tempered by long and painful experience, and reluctant to accept as fact any conclusions not adequately reasoned, that is, conclusions not tried by the fire of reasonable doubt.
Secondly, Apprentice Denver’s opinion is manifestly false, for the abundant evidence of science fiction, which increases daily, whether in in print or on film, will not result, for example, in either new physical laws, or in faster than light travel.
Apprentice Denver is also eager, all too eager, to accept the authority of those who, judging by their behavior, should be cautious in their findings and subsequent conclusions. To insure that the Gentle Reader is clearly informed and not confused, we are referring, but not limited, to physicists and to astronomers. We would like to believe that these scientists, so called, have endured the rigors of academia, but either they are incapable, or more likely, unwilling to question, the basic assumptions that their extensive “learning” is built upon. We are lead to conclude that their edifice is built upon sand, or Newtonian assumptions, rather than terra firma, or basic observations, as man, of celestial phenomena.
Apprentice Denver continues to uphold his assertion that the earth is a planet. Master has attempted to show the flaw in assuming that the earth is a planet. If we were to show Apprentice Denver several elephants, then would he declare our world is an elephant? If not, we can present a multitude of similar items, yet, we presume Apprentice Denver would demonstrate reluctance to state that our world is similar to various objects that can be presented for his inspection. However, Apprentice Denver is eager to observe the planets and solemnly declare that the earth is a planet. Sincerely held beliefs can be sincerely incorrect. Fortunately, we share neither his youthful enthusiasm, nor his questionable ability to reason from evidence without bothersome omissions.
Proof, we remind the Gentle Researcher, is limited, by its nature, to mathematics and logic. Mathematics and logic are closed systems, so to offer proof that the world is a globe admits that the universe is a closed or limited system. Therefore, there is no forthcoming proof that the our world, in a supposedly vast galaxy, is a planet, and certain indications, or evidence, that it is not a sphere. Once again, this evidence contradicting a globular earth is not hidden in a corner, but is available to all men, as men, and not only to specialists, so called, in obscure, trivial, and ultimately, speculative matters.
We are reluctant, but have no other option, to conclude in the face of unreasonable resistance to compelling evidence, that the God of this world has blinded the minds of those who reason not. For all the benefits Master has received from Apprentice Denver’s presence, we suggest that clear thinking is not to be included. We note that Saint Paul does not refer to earth as a planet, but as this world, however, we do not know if this wording is due to inspiration, or divine revelation, or is the product of human reasoning. Regardless, it is obvious to even the casual reader that Saint Paul does not endorse the belief that our world is a planet.
Scientists are ever ready to present explanations for our supposed incorrect observations of the sun, the moon, and twilight, usually in the form of higher mathematics, that not one in a thousand, or two in ten thousand, people can comprehend. These possessors of knowledge, so called, seem to suggest that humanity is, by its very nature, incapable of correctly observing and interpreting either this world or the heavens. The Gentle Researcher should not be surprised that we do not share their opinions regarding human abilities, generally, or the planet earth, specifically. In fact, we explicitly state that man can comprehend his environment, including the heavens, and reach acceptable conclusions based on nothing more than the correct application of that uniquely human ability: reason.
In conclusion, we offer Apprentice Denver this timely rhyme:
Apprentice Denver seeks to convince others that the multiplication of evidence will lead to the promulgation of a scientific law.
Firstly, evidence, similar to Apprentices, are not of the same quality, that is, one must apply reason to distinguish between the various qualities of evidence, whether they are good, indifferent or meaningless, or poor. The scientific mind must be skeptical, or tempered by long and painful experience, and reluctant to accept as fact any conclusions not adequately reasoned, that is, conclusions not tried by the fire of reasonable doubt.
Secondly, Apprentice Denver’s opinion is manifestly false, for the abundant evidence of science fiction, which increases daily, whether in in print or on film, will not result, for example, in either new physical laws, or in faster than light travel.
Apprentice Denver is also eager, all too eager, to accept the authority of those who, judging by their behavior, should be cautious in their findings and subsequent conclusions. To insure that the Gentle Reader is clearly informed and not confused, we are referring, but not limited, to physicists and to astronomers. We would like to believe that these scientists, so called, have endured the rigors of academia, but either they are incapable, or more likely, unwilling to question, the basic assumptions that their extensive “learning” is built upon. We are lead to conclude that their edifice is built upon sand, or Newtonian assumptions, rather than terra firma, or basic observations, as man, of celestial phenomena.
Apprentice Denver continues to uphold his assertion that the earth is a planet. Master has attempted to show the flaw in assuming that the earth is a planet. If we were to show Apprentice Denver several elephants, then would he declare our world is an elephant? If not, we can present a multitude of similar items, yet, we presume Apprentice Denver would demonstrate reluctance to state that our world is similar to various objects that can be presented for his inspection. However, Apprentice Denver is eager to observe the planets and solemnly declare that the earth is a planet. Sincerely held beliefs can be sincerely incorrect. Fortunately, we share neither his youthful enthusiasm, nor his questionable ability to reason from evidence without bothersome omissions.
Proof, we remind the Gentle Researcher, is limited, by its nature, to mathematics and logic. Mathematics and logic are closed systems, so to offer proof that the world is a globe admits that the universe is a closed or limited system. Therefore, there is no forthcoming proof that the our world, in a supposedly vast galaxy, is a planet, and certain indications, or evidence, that it is not a sphere. Once again, this evidence contradicting a globular earth is not hidden in a corner, but is available to all men, as men, and not only to specialists, so called, in obscure, trivial, and ultimately, speculative matters.
We are reluctant, but have no other option, to conclude in the face of unreasonable resistance to compelling evidence, that the God of this world has blinded the minds of those who reason not. For all the benefits Master has received from Apprentice Denver’s presence, we suggest that clear thinking is not to be included. We note that Saint Paul does not refer to earth as a planet, but as this world, however, we do not know if this wording is due to inspiration, or divine revelation, or is the product of human reasoning. Regardless, it is obvious to even the casual reader that Saint Paul does not endorse the belief that our world is a planet.
Scientists are ever ready to present explanations for our supposed incorrect observations of the sun, the moon, and twilight, usually in the form of higher mathematics, that not one in a thousand, or two in ten thousand, people can comprehend. These possessors of knowledge, so called, seem to suggest that humanity is, by its very nature, incapable of correctly observing and interpreting either this world or the heavens. The Gentle Researcher should not be surprised that we do not share their opinions regarding human abilities, generally, or the planet earth, specifically. In fact, we explicitly state that man can comprehend his environment, including the heavens, and reach acceptable conclusions based on nothing more than the correct application of that uniquely human ability: reason.
In conclusion, we offer Apprentice Denver this timely rhyme:
“Nana, nana, boo, boo, stick your head in…”
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Additional Discussions of the Flat Earth
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The Claims of Astronomy Examined
The Biblical Flat Earth Examined
R.E.M. and I Feel Fine
Limiting Myself
Consider