(March 6, 2009 at 3:32 pm)Sam Wrote:Personally I think science has helped dispel the rot that is superstitious belief, such as the notion that angels were playing bowls as a factual explanation for thunder.(March 5, 2009 at 3:04 pm)fr0d0 Wrote: At the time people had far far greater understanding of faith and God. In this society we are like babies in our understanding in comparison. Maybe you and I can only aspire to a greatly watered down experience. This is a direct result of our ignorance, I'd suggest.
So people had a far greater understanding of faith ... Would it not be fair to assume that the rise of scientific knowledge and understanding is directly related to this "far greater understanding of faith in God"
Maybe at this time in history God was the only explanation ... Not really the case anymore?
Sam
So I agree, and am very happy that nonsensical superstitious belief like this trashed. In my mind though that doesn't cover at all the real thing when talking about God.
@ Mark - I only compare maths with religion on the one narrow definition and of course this is an extremely limited comparison. And then only because it was pointed out by Kyu.