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- noun Plural form of
presupposition .
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Having presuppositions is not a bad thing deneying them is. peace
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Having presuppositions is not a bad thing deneying them is.
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After all, as * Christopher points out, people tend to read the Bible as though it were about us, with our presuppositions intact and unquestionable, but calling their presuppositions and morals into question; on what basis could anyone promulgate the interpretive method that might satisfactorily adjudicate?
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And no, it is not based on atheistic presuppositions, which is why so many Christians like Ken Miller have no trouble believing both.
A visit with an evolutionary psych class - The Panda's Thumb 2007
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He is in love with a beautiful soul and a pair of forget-me-not eyes, but the presuppositions are a little difficult.
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 1901
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He is in love with a beautiful soul and a pair of forget-me-not eyes, but the presuppositions are a little difficult.
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Calvin Thomas 1886
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So, the "presuppositions" that Benedict says we're starting with, or at least that I'm starting with, are no such thing.
Archive 2007-03-01 Mike L 2007
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So, the "presuppositions" that Benedict says we're starting with, or at least that I'm starting with, are no such thing.
Essence/energies: a reply to Benedict Seraphim Mike L 2007
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And when those "presuppositions" reproduce ever-more wretched clichés promulgated by true believers or rank opportunists, take your pick, market "democracy," the "freedom to choose"
FACT - Freedom Against Censorship Thailand facthai 2010
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And when those "presuppositions" reproduce ever-more wretched clichés promulgated by true believers or rank opportunists, take your pick, market "democracy," the "freedom to choose"
Illuminati Conspiracy Archive Blog Terry Melanson 2010
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