The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #138411   Message #3174906
Posted By: saulgoldie
22-Jun-11 - 08:15 PM
Thread Name: BS: Science under attack.
Subject: RE: BS: Science under attack.
Jack,
What exactly do you *believe* in?

What *facts and reason* led you to *choose* this belief?

Do you feel that "it chose you?"

If so, why do you feel *incapable* of using your powers as an individual thinker and choosing?

How can you prove to someone who does not share your belief that it is believable?

How do you explain the fact that throughout human history, billions (that is 1,000,000,000s) of people have disagreed and still disagree on just what is "the correct" dietific belief?

Can you disprove "the Flying Spaghetti Monster?"

Are "so many" people who do not share your belief stupid, crazy, or in some other way out of their minds?

Why is your *belief* superior to anyone else's?

How many astronomical, biological, or engineering discoveries came strictly from any religious process? How many from the scientific *process* of inquiry?

If religion is the answer, why did the Catholic Church apologize to Gallileo after a mere 500 years for excommunicating him for his "heresy"?

Do you "believe" that the Earth revolves around the Sun? If so, how do you know? If not, what do you believe is the relationship between the two celestial bodies, and what facts can you cite to prove *your belief?*

I could go on...

Saul