In a Godward direction: Conviction is not Truth

March 2, 2012

Strength of conviction is not proof of rightness — it says more about the person than the premise.

Tobias Stanislas Haller BSG

JCF said...: Good Lord, we had 8 years of that under Dubya! 100% Certitude, while % of Accuracy was "somewhat less."

Lately, there's been a commenter on Episcopal Cafe, who's been criticizing me (a "liberal"). When you ask him *his* opinion, he says "God says....". Again, w/ the "strength of conviction"! O_o; March 02, 2012
Tobias Stanislas Haller BSG said...: There used to be an old saying, "The Bible says it; I believe it; that settles it." Many still live by that simple creed...; March 03, 2012

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