What is an overview of Christian epistemological views on scientific skepticism and the epistemic value of eyewitness testimony?
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Most atheists & agnostics are known for practicing [scientific skepticism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_skepticism) . They reject any miracle/supernatural claims unless solid scientific evidence is provided. A consequence of this epistemological standard is that most atheists end up discounting all testimonies of the supernatural, which unfortunately also includes all known arguments for the resurrection of Jesus (the cornerstone miracle of Christianity) that are grounded in historical/testimonial evidence.
But what about Christians?
How much epistemological value do Christians ascribe to testimonial accounts?
How much respect do they have for scientific skepticism?
Are Christians more willing to accept extraordinary claims based on testimonial accounts, even if no scientific evidence is provided?
**Note**: if different Christian denominations or groups have different epistemological standards, I would appreciate an overview of these (main differences and similarities).
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Aug 19, 2022, 01:55 PM
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