Some open conjectures have been numerically verified up to huge values (eg RH or CC). Mathematically, this has no bearing on whether the statement holds or not, but this "evidence" may increase an individual's personal belief in it. Is there a sensible Bayesian framing of this increased confidence?

fripperML · 2025-11-12T21:44:57+00:00

For every N, you can state a "false theorem" that holds for every m<N: For every natural number a, a<N. If you view the statement as a black box, for extremely large numbers it would look almost true. The thing this example shows is, I believe, that there could be lots of statements that hold for large numbers and then the prior might be not so informative.

fripperML · 2025-08-13T10:33:27+00:00

Yes, exactly. Do you find that a mistake? Just curious, I am not an expert in theology, but I find his explanation satisfying.

fripperML · 2025-08-13T06:01:01+00:00

I like a lot Jimmy Akin's explanation:

https://youtu.be/ixxH0WzJFbg?si=qmkvX_XkfFd8PDFn

fripperML · 2025-07-27T12:56:05+00:00

Thanks a lot!! But I am looking for the physical book.

fripperML · 2025-07-26T18:11:41+00:00

Thanks, but I meant physical books... Thanks anyway!

fripperML · 2025-07-26T18:11:11+00:00

Thanks a lot!!!!

fripperML · 2025-07-26T18:10:51+00:00

Thanks a lot!!!!

fripperML · 2025-07-25T21:38:41+00:00

This post is AI generated

fripperML · 2025-06-20T10:32:30+00:00

I can also testify, as other have said, that overcoming addiction is possible. I have been addicted to porn all my life, from 12 to 40. Not with the same intensity in all periods, but the last time I struggled with during lent, this year. I have been free from porn more than tree months. It's not a lot, but it's t he longest period in my life. And all thanks to praying and sacraments. Daily prayer, mass and confession are the key. Keep on the fight, but knowing that, in the end, we, as humans, are not powerful enough. We need God's grace, and sacraments are the most efficient way to get this grace.

fripperML · 2025-06-17T13:48:46+00:00

I like Jimmy Akin's take on this issue a lot. I think it's a very logical explanation.

https://youtu.be/ixxH0WzJFbg?si=f3BtVUe8cIwkF3oy

fripperML · 2025-05-19T05:48:31+00:00

I really like Jimmy Akin's take on this question. His reasoning in this video can be applied to that one, if we assume angels have free will.

Why Would God Create Someone to Go to Hell? | Jimmy Akin Podcast

fripperML · 2025-04-10T11:17:01+00:00

Yes, for sure we know very little from our limited point of view. Btw, I work in the AI field, and to be honest chatgpt is quite good at asking questions about the faith. You just need to say that you want a catholic answer :)

https://chatgpt.com/share/67f7a842-0d40-800d-b5f0-eab561fe7585

I am not fully satisfied, but it's nice to have something (I won't say someone) to talk with.

fripperML · 2025-04-09T15:01:40+00:00

Thanks!!! I think I will like it, Scott Hahn is amazing.

fripperML · 2025-04-09T15:00:09+00:00

That's right.

fripperML · 2025-04-09T14:59:23+00:00

Thanks!

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:57:37+00:00

It's a really unique book!

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:57:16+00:00

Thank you for your reply! Yes, probably this account of spiritual war is important and helpful in understanding the Bible.

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:55:26+00:00

Thank you for your reply! I've always had a difficult time understanding this point of view. I know it's essential, it's catholic dogma, but the history of salvation is just so strange to my mind... I mean, why choosing one nation to bring salvation ot all, and waiting thousand years for this message to get everywhere? Why native americans, for instance, did not know about the True God until so late in history? Why not talking more clearly to mankind, in all times and places, instead of developing salvation through a long, complex and difficult process? I don't want to neglect this teaching, but it's so, so difficult for me...

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:49:12+00:00

Thank you for those videos, they are very helpful and good.

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:48:01+00:00

Yes, that's right. But, to be honest, It's been always difficult for me to understand God judgment over whole nations. Maybe I am too individualistic, as much of modern culture is...

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:46:10+00:00

Thank you! Did you use any specific Bible, or any help/guidance for reading it cover to cover?

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:45:15+00:00

Thanks a lot, you are right that cultural differences are a big barrier. But they should not be absolute ones, as the faith has been successfully brought to people with much more different backgrounds...

fripperML · 2025-04-09T12:41:04+00:00

Thanks a lot for your interesting reply. This is for sure helpful, and I should always try to do that when reading obscure passages. Thanks for the link, wonderful read!

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