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That's not how it works, Susan.

How what works? No, don't bother to answer.

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No one "comes up" with objective facts.

But there are plenty of 99.99recurring% ones which, although open to possible alteration or improvement, are unlikely to do so before the solar system becomes whatever it will in 5 or so billion hyears time. The work of scientists over the centuries, improving the scientific method, has told us what the universe is made of - by the way, I do recommend reading 'Living With The Stars' by Karel and I|ris Schrijver.

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What's a "creator or somesuch"?

Any imagined spirit/entity/etc you care to mention for which reliable, objective, etc evidence does not exist.
[quote[] Where do we find that "knowledge base"[/quote]
In the world of objective science; but nowhere in any 100% faith belief.

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Darryl, our AOM, has presented a thoughtful critique of both atheism and religion.

Do you really, honestly think you are telling me something I have not already gathered for myself? *sigh* You probably do!

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His critique of the atheist part you ignore, and embrace his anti-theism.

That is only your opinion. You have no idea what I have thought when reading what he has had to say.

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Robert believes in a very non-traditional creator, but you attack him as if he were a Christian.

I do not 'attack' anyone; I challenge their WORDS and they can support what they say or not as they choose. This is, after all, a discussion forum, a place where members do not just passively agree with whatever others say!

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This AOM, Darryl Sloan, is all about nuances. Maybe you should reread his opening statement.

As always, I do not ask you or check with you what I think say or do here.

Susan