is it ethical to attack a scientific theory because it goes against a religous belief

[StrangerInAStrangeLand]

Is it ethical to attack a theory based on evidence & logic because it goes against a belief based on fear?

 

[CheskiChips]

Is it ethical to ask such a question that will only provide controversy? As we all know no person will alter their stance.

 

[StrangerInAStrangeLand]

Yes.

 

[Cybernetics]

Yes.

best reasoning ever

P.S. do try and be more reasonable

 

[(Q)]

Religion is a way of explaining the meaning of things beyond what we can understand.

So, you don't see your statement as a contradiction?

Even at that, each time science discovers how something actually works, taking the 'beyond what we can understand' out of the equation, religion must change it's doctrines to coincide.

Can you name one time when science had to bow to an explanation from religion?

 

[(Q)]

G'morning!

Why is it that some people laud science as a belief system, as an authoritative voice?

Theists like yourself often make that error.

It doesn't mean anything more or less and it doesn't prove anything in and of itself.

It proves that your computer, internet connection, medicines, etc. didn't appear by magic, nor did religion bring them about.

There is a measurable difference, however, between knowledge and belief. (Belief and faith are reasonably close in meaning, although faith implies a hope of some kind in most cases.)

To say that 'Science deals with facts while religion deals with faith' is incorrect. The Christian Bible states 'Faith is based on knowledge,' marrying the two words in effect.

The bible states a great many things that are false or incorrect, and it often appeals to magic when it comes to explanations. Faith isn't based on knowledge by any stretch of the imagination. Faith is faith, and is based on what people "want" to believe.

The word 'Religion' applies to any and every system of belief where worship is involved. Terminology is important, and Websters, my friends, is free.

Try taking your own advice, then.

That said, I am a Christian and I *know* that God exists

No, you believe god exists, just like every other theist on the planet. If you claim to know a god exists, please show us this god of yours.

That's a step beyond belief and/or faith, and lands square in the realm of Scientia. Let's not confuse fourteen-year-olds with erroneous information. - Jesse.

Like you're doing, now? Most fourteen year olds aren't as mentally unstable as you are, and have more sense than making idiotic claims of *knowing* gods exist. Give them some credit, toots.

 

[Cybernetics]

Is it ethical to ask such a question that will only provide controversy? As we all know no person will alter their stance.

This is the point of this site, it provocles debate, even if nobody will change i find the ideas of "The other side (Belivers) imensly intresting"

 

[Ophiolite]

Jesse, I have noticed the exchange between you and Oli in this thread. You have been complaining about unsubstantiated claims. I agree claims should be backed up, or clearly identified as being opinion. Therefore I am especially intrested in your response to my paragraph on 'faith is based on knowledge'. You have made a very clear claim that this is to be found in the Bible. I am unable to find it in one particular translation. I do expect you respond, either by directing me to where I can find this statement, or to retract it and accept the consequences that flow from that.

Still waiting for your response, Jesse.

 

[TW Scott]

Well, it is not unethical per say, it's how you continue to support your claims that determines whether or not it remains ethical.

By the way I will point out. Big bang and Evolution do not disprove a Creator God in any way. Given that a Creator God would be the one creating the rules why would the Creator not use the rules to create everything.