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Why not deal seriously with those of us who see science and religion as equal? [View all]
The question was asked in another thread that I think deserves further discussion. The entire question is as follows...
Why not deal seriously with those of us who see science and religion as equal on the search for meaning?
For me, the answer is simple; Science is a search for knowledge, not a search for meaning. Science produces knowledge that is true for everyone. Science is self correcting. Religion does none of that and fails at every attempt to produce knowledge that is true for everyone.
And you?
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Why not deal seriously with those of us who see science and religion as equal? [View all]
cleanhippie
Jun 2013
OP
I have never had a problem with separating both. In fact I think the catholic church
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#1
For me they are equal. But honestly I think people go bonkers over this issue. But you
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#8
If one produces knowledge that is true for all and the other doesn't, how can they be equal?
cleanhippie
Jun 2013
#10
Well you take care. Maybe the big thinkers can get more into then I. I'm not an expert in
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#20
They have nothing to do with each other and should never be compared, contrasted or equated.
truebluegreen
Jun 2013
#3
I imagine if they are serious, and you want to engage them fruitfully and respectfully...
TygrBright
Jun 2013
#11
If their entire premise is false yet they assert the opposite, how can try be taken seriously?
cleanhippie
Jun 2013
#14
Interesting question to with I do not know exactly how to respond. Science tells us how things work
hrmjustin
Jun 2013
#48
He does not have an answer. He never does. Its always the same, day after day, post after post.
cleanhippie
Jun 2013
#81
Some are simply unable to accept that they may be wrong. This is an example.
cleanhippie
Jun 2013
#72
"Religion/philosophy tells us" - religion "tells", philosophy "discusses".
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2013
#38
talk to the theory of consciousness people about their lack of field research. nt.
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2013
#47
I don't suppose you have done any research into what philophsers actually do.
Thats my opinion
Jun 2013
#68
How can you possibly know whether or not Phelps ALSO thinks his faith is based on
trotsky
Jun 2013
#85