science is a word I like.

[Long-Haired Narcissist]

Originally Posted by pictish

The thing is though, if I'm arguing with someone, I can't just say 'nuh-uh!" I'd have to say why I find their argument to be flawed. From there, my argument (should) be an alternative that does not rely on the part of their argument I find flawed. If, therefore, we allow religious reasons to be brought forth "because X is a sin" and so on, then we run into a problem. I might then disagree, and have to explain I do not agree because this is a rule imposed through a religion which I find incorrect for X reason. Then they, if they wish to defend their point, have then to defend their religion, and oops.

Ok, since someone could say that X is against their religion, couldn't they just as easily give specific objection. To just say "The bible says that's wrong" instead of justifying a belief just promotes blindly following a book as opposed to using proven facts and theories in a debate.