Why I Don't Want To Be An Atheist

[GrandizerII]

That's crap. Let look at the scientific method.
In step number 3 you are to formulate a hypothesis and step 4 you are develop testable predictions BASED ON YOUR HYPOTHESIS! That my friend is the definition of a self fulfilling prophesy.

That would kind of make sense, maybe, IF you weren't leaving out the final step, peer review.  That's the step where you release your theory to the world and a bunch of people who can make a name for themselves by tearing yours to shreds go over it for validity.  There's no glory for the scientist who says, "Yep.  He was right.  Wish I'd thought of it."  There IS, however, incentive to say, "That guy is stupid.  I checked his results and they aren't right, making me smarter than him."

In addition, it's not even true that what Drich is referring to is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Why would the predictions be tested at all if that was the case? Might as well just formulate a "hypothesis" and then look for whatever "evidence" to confirm it.