(July 21, 2009 at 6:11 pm)LEDO Wrote: Basically it is the two Ivory Tower argument. Scientist look stupid when they comment on theology and theologists look stupid when they try to comment on science. The towers will forever be separate and at odds.
I totally reject this, given the contradictory evidence which invalidates it. For one example, Dr. Francis Collins is a rather qualified scientist who does not look stupid when he comments on theology. For another example, Dr. Alister McGrath is a rather qualified theologian who does not look stupid when he comments on science. As I have said elsewhere, it is a matter of having qualifications appropriate to the field in question. When you don't possess such and disregard interacting with those who do, then you come across as stupid.
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when
called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
(Oscar Wilde)
called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
(Oscar Wilde)
