At C_L: Years of study and research in some branch of science will yield a substantial amount of knowledge concerning whatever branch of science and specialty therein is studied. Same for history. Same for mathematics. Same for music theory, literature, mechanical engineering, etc.
What actual knowledge will a theologian have gained from years of study if the subject itself has no discernible referent? If I spend 30 years studying theology, would you expect me to be able to demonstrate a god any more ably than the sad examples of failure we see here every day? If not, why not?
Theology is not just philosophy's idiot half-brother. It is mental masturbation, pure and simple. An advanced degree in this 'subject' might as well state "Expert in sand castles in the sky and other bullshit" on the diploma.
What actual knowledge will a theologian have gained from years of study if the subject itself has no discernible referent? If I spend 30 years studying theology, would you expect me to be able to demonstrate a god any more ably than the sad examples of failure we see here every day? If not, why not?
Theology is not just philosophy's idiot half-brother. It is mental masturbation, pure and simple. An advanced degree in this 'subject' might as well state "Expert in sand castles in the sky and other bullshit" on the diploma.
