 Other philosophers do not deny that proponents of differing religious perspectives are on an equal epistemic footing or that reflection on these diverse perspectives might in some cases actually cause individuals to become less certain that their perspective is superior. They do deny, however, that there is any necessary epistemic connection between acknowledged diversity and a weakening of justified personal commitment. That is, they argue, proponents of a given religious perspective can acknowledge both that (1) those holding perspectives differing from their own are epistemic peers and that (2) they are not in a position to demonstrate objectively that their position is superior and yet can justifiably continue to maintain that (3) their perspective is, in fact, superior (Hasker 2008).