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Science eliminates the need for God(s)
January 5, 2014 at 1:34 pm
In pre-scientific times, people explained events such as rain and thunder by postulating the existence of supernatural deities. E.g. rain was caused by the rain god and thunder by the thunder god. Note that the term "supernatural" is relative, and by it I mean anything that is not readily explainable. As knowledge and science progressed, natural explanations were found for these events, eliminating the need for the existence of deities and gods. The arc of history is towards science and away from religion. In terms of explanatory power, religion is being squeezed out by scientific understanding more and more every day.
Eventually there will be a day when science can explain everything and religion will be completely superfluous. I look forward to that day.
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RE: Science eliminates the need for God(s)
January 5, 2014 at 1:38 pm
God of the gaps apologetics in 3... 2... 1...
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RE: Science eliminates the need for God(s)
January 5, 2014 at 1:44 pm
(January 5, 2014 at 1:38 pm)pocaracas Wrote: God of the gaps apologetics in 3... 2... 1...
Sorry I'm late!
Quote:As knowledge and science progressed, natural explanations were found for these events, eliminating the need for the existence of deities and gods. The arc of history is towards science and away from religion. In terms of explanatory power, religion is being squeezed out by scientific understanding more and more every day.
I think there is a fundamental flaw in this argument. That being the underlying assumption that the reason for religion is to plug the gaps in knowledge. I don't think thats true. I think the main reason for religion is "fear of the dark".
I evidence my argument thus. Human existence has a perfectly good and adequate scientific explanation in evolution. Sadly however, about half of Americans STILL don't believe in evolution. I can't see how anyone would reach the YEC position without starting from a position of religious belief.
In short, you underestimate the human capacity to ignore evidence.
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RE: Science eliminates the need for God(s)
January 5, 2014 at 3:35 pm
You're dumb.
If you ask me the meaning of life, I might tell you it is to learn how to make your own meaning, cause that's the life I'm living. Many people do not invest the self-reflection necessary to craft their own "Gwynnite," so they take one off the shelf.
