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In reply to the discussion: Why not deal seriously with those of us who see science and religion as equal? [View all]LTX
(1,020 posts)32. Which is liquid and which is static?
And what do you actually mean by those terms?
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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