(November 3, 2012 at 6:38 am)John V Wrote: Why? What percent of our economy is affected by such beliefs? Atheists tend to claim that they only believe based on evidence. So far we have unsubstantiated claims with no evidence offered.
Demanding that something that is obviously false be taught in public schools isn't bad enough? I find this view incredible. As for the economic effects, what do you think the result will be if the advance of science is blocked at every turn by people who say that their faith says roadblocks must be put up? Will advances in areas such as stem cell research that may improve quality of life be done in this country? Or will it be forced overseas? How will we create new technologies when there is a serious disgust in the view towards scientists? Are they playing God when they push our understanding of the universe?
Of course this isn't entirely the fault of the religious. It is also because our country politically have become incredibly shortsighted. But the faith based are getting behind this apathy and giving it a push and this is not good for our future.
