Argument 1 1. It is fallacious to infer that x can't y on the basis of data suggesting that all zs can't y, when x does not fall within the scope or category of z. 2. There is data suggesting that all non-supernormal human beings can't rise naturally from the dead. [Let's suppose] 3. Jesus was a supernormal being (i.e. a being with supernormal powers or capabilities). [Let's suppose] 4. Therefore, it is fallacious to infer that Jesus could not have risen naturally from the dead on the basis of data suggesting that all non-supernormal human beings can't rise naturally from the dead
Argument 2
1. Whenever we encounter a scientifically unexplained phenomenon, which we have not adequately studied scientifically, and which appears to contradict our current scientific theories, it would be premature to conclude that the phenomenon has a supernatural cause. 2. The phenomenon of Jesus rising from the dead is a scientifically unexplained phenomenon, which we have not adequately studied scientifically, and which appears to contradict our current scientific theories. [Let's assume for argument's sake that Jesus was raised from the dead.] 3. Therefore, it would be premature to conclude that the phenomenon of Jesus rising from the dead has a supernatural cause.
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How would you respond to these arguments?
Argument 1
1. It is fallacious to infer that x can't y on the basis of data suggesting that all zs can't y, when x does not fall within the scope or category of z.
2. There is data suggesting that all non-supernormal human beings can't rise naturally from the dead. [Let's suppose]
3. Jesus was a supernormal being (i.e. a being with supernormal powers or capabilities). [Let's suppose]
4. Therefore, it is fallacious to infer that Jesus could not have risen naturally from the dead on the basis of data suggesting that all non-supernormal human beings can't rise naturally from the dead
Argument 2
1. Whenever we encounter a scientifically unexplained phenomenon, which we have not adequately studied scientifically, and which appears to contradict our current scientific theories, it would be premature to conclude that the phenomenon has a supernatural cause.
2. The phenomenon of Jesus rising from the dead is a scientifically unexplained phenomenon, which we have not adequately studied scientifically, and which appears to contradict our current scientific theories. [Let's assume for argument's sake that Jesus was raised from the dead.]
3. Therefore, it would be premature to conclude that the phenomenon of Jesus rising from the dead has a supernatural cause.
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