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Re:In some scientific papers, words expressing uncertainty h... by DrillShopper on Monday October 28, 2024 @10:28AM (#41971362)
If it's so clear and persuasive then why is it more lacking today than 2000 years ago?
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Re:In some scientific papers, words expressing uncertainty h... by mmooss on Monday October 28, 2024 @02:20PM (#41974334)
What was the attitude toward humility 2000 years ago, and where? I personally have no idea.

Jesus is certainly far, far more influential than 2000 years ago. Christianity was an obscure religion and probably nobody had heard of Jesus outside the immediate region.

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