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    It is not the case that Probabilistic arguments establish epistemic conclusions about rational credence, not metaphysical conclusions about God's existence.

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    • 1.If a probabilistic argument gives us rational credence of 0.99 in God's existence, denying this affects God's actual existence is metaphysically confused.
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    • 2.The distinction between epistemic conclusions and metaphysical truth is artificial—justified credence tracks what's actually the case about reality.
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    • 3.Successful probabilistic arguments about empirical matters (disease diagnosis, quantum events) do establish metaphysical conclusions, not merely epistemic ones.
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    • 1.Probabilistic arguments use inductive reasoning, which can only justify degrees of belief, not metaphysical truths about reality.
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    • 2.Rational credence reflects epistemic justification relative to evidence, while metaphysical claims require ontological status independent of observers.
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    • 3.Even if God's existence has high posterior probability given evidence, this describes rational confidence, not God's actual metaphysical nature.
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