Teaching Religion to Children May Not Be Easy, but It Is Necessary

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86. Hey, on point! Welcome back.

Did you have a good new years eve?

Just a few things about science.

Science does not result in facts. It is a a way of systematically testing theories. It results in evidence that either supports or counters a theory. All theories and hypothesis remain open to further scientific study and what was once thought to be true, may be shown not to be true later.

Just a few things about religion.

Religion does not abhor facts, evidence and theories. Much of science and discovery has been underwritten by religion. Most religious beliefs can not be systematically studied the way that nature is. Religion involves concepts that are considered supernatural, and at this time, we are really only able to study what we know as natural.

And lastly, a few things about religious people.

Religious people are no more or less capable of conceiving other paradigms for understanding reality than non-religious people. They are not weak minded nor are they trapped. The only thing different about them is that they have beliefs in something supernatural and because this can not be scientifically proven or disproven, their beliefs are based on faith.

Hope that clears things up for you.