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Daily Defense Podcast
#298 Many Religions - Jimmy Akin
Oct 25, 2023
Expert on religious views and evidence, Jimmy Akin, explores the role of evidence in determining religious and scientific truth. He argues that the variety of religions does not make religious truth unknowable, and draws parallels to science to emphasize the importance of evidence in both fields.
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- Religions may differ on specific details, but they all agree on the fundamental question of monotheism, similar to how science has basic questions that lead to more specific inquiries.
- Both science and religion offer evidence to support their claims, suggesting that the multiplicity of views does not make the truth unknowable.
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Understanding the Structure of Religious Views
When comparing different religious views, it's important to recognize that they are structured around certain basic questions. For example, religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam may differ on specific details, but they all agree on the fundamental question of monotheism. Similarly, in science, there are basic questions with limited options that lead to more specific inquiries. By understanding and settling these foundational questions, one can then delve into more detailed aspects of each field.
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