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firm views on that perspective from there

English translation: that side of the discussion/that source/that perspective

13:15 Feb 7, 2023
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Art/Literary - Religion / Creation apologetics
English term or phrase: firm views on that perspective from there
"Look, I think that the science today will discover more and more but I think that most
Australians come to a view. They either believe that we evolved or we came from creation and I think that, you know, people — you can believe whatever they like on that issue. I’m not trying to force that issue onto anyone."
The moderator asked Fielding, “So where did human beings come from?” And Fielding, placing his hands on Dawkins’s arm, replied, “Well, you may well ask this guy. He’s got
***firm views on that perspective from there***.” So according to this Christian, the atheist has “firm views” — but the Christian does not?

The author is talking about a panel discussion on Australian TV with Steve Fielding (a Christian) and the atheist Richard Dawkins (Complete transcript in: https://www.abc.net.au/qanda/god-science-and-sanity/10662984 ).
Ana Juliá
Spain
Local time: 10:29
Selected answer:that side of the discussion/that source/that perspective
Explanation:
“From there” is an extension of how we metaphorically conceive of discussions: as one point in space (a “viewpoint”) confronting another. Rather than speaking of an opponent in a debate by name, it is common to rhetorically lump the opponent together with their point of view and others who hold it. In those contexts, imagery is often drawn from military campaigns: the opponent becomes “that camp,” “that side” over there. This is what Fielding is doing.
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Peter Dahm Robertson
Germany
Local time: 10:29
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firm views on that perspective from there


Explanation:
Seeing the video on YouTube, my interpretation is that, although mr. Fielding admitted being a believer of creationism, he wants to, at least look like, that he didn't studied deep into the matter, doesn't have a "firm view" (a good amount of Christians do believe in evolution and other theories that supposedly contradict creationism - in the literal sense, that is), or simply don't want to share his (possibly) controversial views.

In summary, a Christian don't necessarily need to have "firm views" on the matter of Earth's creation and the origin of humanity.

João Bernardon
Brazil
Local time: 05:29
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese

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1 day 2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
that side of the discussion/that source/that perspective


Explanation:
“From there” is an extension of how we metaphorically conceive of discussions: as one point in space (a “viewpoint”) confronting another. Rather than speaking of an opponent in a debate by name, it is common to rhetorically lump the opponent together with their point of view and others who hold it. In those contexts, imagery is often drawn from military campaigns: the opponent becomes “that camp,” “that side” over there. This is what Fielding is doing.

Peter Dahm Robertson
Germany
Local time: 10:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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