RE: Science and Theism Doesn't Work out right?
October 12, 2024 at 4:58 am
(This post was last modified: October 12, 2024 at 5:00 am by BrianSoddingBoru4.)
(October 11, 2024 at 10:50 pm)Paleophyte Wrote:(October 11, 2024 at 12:01 pm)Hellomate1234 Wrote: Hey There, I was Baffled by this thought, It is illogical to think of a god that is different to every religion and also Science has disproved concept of GOD right??
Science relies on empirical examination, so it doesn't speak to the (non)existence of god. On the other hand, specific religious claims are testable. We know the archaeological and societal origins of most gods, and they're a pretty disreputable bunch.
Science and theism are largely antithetical:
Science begins with a question, proposes tests, and examines the evidence.
Religion begins with The Truth, ignores the evidence, prohibits examination, and forbids the question.
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While true in essence, that's not always the case. There have been plenty of deeply religious scientists - Mendel, Faraday, Boyle, Newton, and so on - who made important advances in scientific knowledge. In many cases, they did so because they believed that learning how things work contributes to the greater glory of God.
Boru
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