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01-30-2005, 05:54 AM
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"Truth is only found in X"
“Truth is only found in X”
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If person = fundamentalistProtestantChristian Then X = Bible End If If person = metaphysicalNaturalist Then X = Science End If 
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01-30-2005, 06:35 AM
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01-30-2005, 03:33 PM
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Scripture: It is written, I believe it (unless it's written in the wrong holy book in which case it's a lie) Science: It is written, I want to know if it's actually true Scripture: this is a cherished belief, it shall not be questioned! Science: why believe in things that can't stand up to scrutiny? If you believe in a true thing, how could it fade away if anyone checks it? Scripture: my cherished beliefs are beyond question, your cherished beliefs are wrong (but it's mean to question my beliefs so don't do it - only I'm allowed to question the beliefs of others) Science: my theories are no better or worse than yours - what matters is what has evidence to support it Scripture: I will kill to defend my belief, even if it's a lie Science: I'll work with you to find out what is real, even if I was wrong Scripture: what matters is being certain that I'm know The Truth(TM) even if I'm wrong Science: what matters is being honest, even if it means admitting to my mistakes Scripture: I know the truth! Science: I'm humble enough to accept my own limitations. You know, I can understand why some people find science absolutely terrifying. I can still feel sorry for people who can't deal with reality, though. |
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01-30-2005, 03:37 PM
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01-30-2005, 04:03 PM
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01-30-2005, 04:08 PM
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Dev, you should know better.
Scripture claims to be Complete, Unassailable, Unchanging Truth. Science is a scaffold, a framework on which we build up truth, cutting and fitting, and tearing out and replacing the parts which don't fit. It is a pattern for asking effective questions, and saving the most effective answers. It's never Complete, Unassailable, Unchanging. |
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01-31-2005, 07:17 AM
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But "Truth" of course sounds so much more provocative, don't you think? :down: |
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01-31-2005, 07:19 AM
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This is a fun game. What's next? 
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01-31-2005, 08:09 AM
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It has nothing whatsoever to do with my background, it is merely a logical conclusion. (Of course, if you deny all logic, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you...)
'*** ProcedureScience: TestTruthOfScience(EvolutionTestResult, BigBangTestResult, MedicineTestResult...) '*** For n = 1 to 1000000000 If EvolutionEvidenceTest[n] = False Then EvolutionTestResult := False End For Else Next End If End For '*** For n = 1 to 1000000000 If BigBangEvidenceTest[n] = False Then BigBangTestResult := False End For Else Next End If End For '*** For n = 1 to 1000000000 If MedicineEvidenceTest[n] = False Then MedicineTestResult := False End For Else Next End If End For '*** Print(result) TRUE '*** ProcedureFaith: TestTruthOfFaith(CreationTestResult, PrayerHealingTestResult...) '*** For n = 1 to 1000000000 If CreationEvidenceTest[n] = False Then CreationTestResult := False End For Else Next End If End For '*** For n = 1 to 1000000000 If PrayerHealingEvidenceTest[n] = False Then PrayerHealingTestResult := False End For Else Next End If End For '*** Print(result) FALSE '*** |
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01-31-2005, 08:49 AM
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Truth is only found in consciousness
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