(October 11, 2012 at 8:42 am)Akincana Krishna dasa Wrote: Scientists believe in all manner of entities that cannot be directly perceived
It is not a matter of belief. The dividing line between faith and knowledge is hard and fast.
"all manner of entities that cannot be directly perceived"? I do not think you meant to generalise so slothfully, and your choice of words suggests that scientists deliberately and exclusively seek to analyse things that you have categorised as difficult to perceive. But it should be obvious to you that science is not selective.
The only reason why these intricate and complex things (advanced chemistry, physics) seem so intricate and complex, is because they seem so to us. Just because our mammalian equipment cannot yet master certain things naturally does not mean they are any less potent. Example: the human eye cannot see into the ultraviolet spectrum. The concept is thus naturally alien to us. That does not make ultraviolet light any less real to the insects and birds that perceive and harness it perfectly.
Why would a physicist study protons and electrons rather than a god? I would ask you to define a god at this point and suggest to me what sort of godly material there would be to study.
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends -
It gives a lovely light!
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends -
It gives a lovely light!
