On Wed, 2005-11-16 at 13:44 -0800, Steve Lamb wrote: > Antonio Rodriguez wrote: > > No much difference between science and religion, same crap. Thus I > > decline the offer. > > Actually, there is one major difference. > > Religion is based on the notion that they know everything and anything > which doesn't fit into their worldview is wrong. One must accept > contridictions and inaccuracies on "faith". Reason and logic are shunned and > never to be used. Religion is rigid, unyielding and incapable of admitting > they are wrong.
This is definitely not an absolute truth. Gregor Mendel was a monk, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Leibniz were (relatively) orthodox. In fact, before 1950, most scientists had a firm belief in God. > Science, on the other hand, starts from the basis that we know nothing and > attempts to identify how things work and explain those workings. Science not > only allows dissenting opinions, it *ENCOURAGES THEM*. When one viewpoint is > proven wrong it is discarded. If something better comes along and stands the > test of logic and reason within the community, it is accepted in place of > whatever came before it. Science is fluid and every changing but in a matter > which promotes logic and reason. In short, Science is perfectly capable of > admitting it is wrong and modifying itself to evidence and facts of the world > around it. Ha ha ha ha ha. Scientists are people. People have biases, are selfish, vain, proud, etc. Scientists thus have biases, are selfish, vain, proud, etc. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Johnson, Jr. Jefferson, LA USA PGP Key ID 8834C06B I prefer encrypted mail. "It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace." Andre Gide -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
