RE: Creationists do not make sense
November 21, 2009 at 9:52 pm
(This post was last modified: November 21, 2009 at 9:53 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
@meatvampire;
Are you perhaps under the impression that (1) human beings as a species are rational and (2) In principle, our core beliefs are reached and maintained through reason?
I have never seen any evidence to support either assertion as a general principle. Although we are capable of rational thought,we seem quite incapable of consistent rational thought. I think humans are more accurately described as rational-ISING animals.
Our core beliefs are inculcated without reason before the age of five,becoming part of one's world view which the majority of people never question as adults. A graphic demonstration is the millions of people who cling to what can accurately described as the irrational and willfully ignorant notion of creationism.
Are you perhaps under the impression that (1) human beings as a species are rational and (2) In principle, our core beliefs are reached and maintained through reason?
I have never seen any evidence to support either assertion as a general principle. Although we are capable of rational thought,we seem quite incapable of consistent rational thought. I think humans are more accurately described as rational-ISING animals.
Our core beliefs are inculcated without reason before the age of five,becoming part of one's world view which the majority of people never question as adults. A graphic demonstration is the millions of people who cling to what can accurately described as the irrational and willfully ignorant notion of creationism.
