In the end, a theory is accepted not because it is confirmed by conventional empirical tests, but because researchers persuade one another that the theory is correct and relevant.
I find this relevant to faith (which is also required where confirmation by conventional empirical tests are unavailable). One could also say:
In the end, a theology is accepted not because it is confirmed by conventional empirical tests, but because theologians persuade one another that the theory is correct and relevant.
(NOTE: His actual birthday is tomorrow, but I may not get to the blog then).
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