-=> Quoting Fred Austin to Heiko Diekmann <=-
FA> Yes, I read what you wrote, we are into the interpretation of
FA> words. Skepticism is the opposite of to believe.
No "to disbelieve" is the opposite of "to believe".
"Skepticism" is the mental habit of believing in something only
when it's supported by reasonable evidence.
FA> So he is a bit skeptical, but so is everyone in many areas of
FA> life.
That being the case, why is it so difficult for some people to
apply that skepticism to UFOs and suchlike?
Paul
... In Ancient Egypt, cats were worshipped. Cats have long memories.
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