it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.
please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.
in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.
Hi seraph. Would you agree that science has came to a conclusion about any study or theory using proof.?
If so then you are being with respect pedantic.
Absolutely mathematics can provide proof for mathematical based problems who could disagree?
As far as theoretical study to either confirm or refute ,as I said science is always willing reject former conclusions if proved to be false, unfounded, incorrect. Whereas theists deists can believe with neither proof or question .
it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.
please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.
in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.
Kate .I did not invent or define the word:..delusion , I am using it in terms of its definition and applying that to my own reasoning.
I do not intend to berate people , that again would be down to THEIR perception and take on what I mean.
I feel however you may be scolding (berating) me, now now then!!
It is not my intention to scold anyone, they are all entitled to their own beliefs, as others through this forum are entitlement to give an opinion.
Sorry for any offence.
Best wishes to you.
it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.
please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.
in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.
I have posted on another topic thus: That the limit of our brain(understanding to a correct conclusion).Could be god for some, big bang, black hole, anti matter for others.
The physical makeup of our brain determines how clever we can be. No matter which person calls upon it for understanding. I personally concede that there may be things we are actually unable to understand because of the physical make up of our brains.
However scientific conclusions are based on proof, if that proof is seen to be unsound, science has no issue with further research to reach a correct result.
Whereas theists / deists will believe without proof or question.
it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.
please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.
in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.
Kate .The appropriation part is how the term is perceived by the recipient.
The term or description, is correct. Unless you believe in unprovable NON..., SENSE.!!
it is not impossible to be a great scientist and a theist - kenneth miller and francis collins are good examples.. however, science depends on methodological naturalism - a working assumption that there are natural causes for observed effects.
please note that methodological naturalism is not the same as ontological naturalism.
in other words scientists may believe in a spirit world or not as long as god is never invoked as an answer.. contrast this with theism which, unlike deism, declares god to be immanent and active in the world.. consider a scientist who is also a theist doing research into the efficacy of a new drug that cures heart disease.
The human brain is capable of all sorts of trickery. Perfectly well educated people with exceptional skills and reasoning, are also capable of being DELUDED! SCIENTISTS AMONG THEM !!.
i'm new here, i pretty much created this account cause i couldn't find the answer to my question.
and my question is, can jw eat halal and kosher meat?
i was searching online but all i found was that jw dont have any food restrictions besides consuming blood.. if someone can answer my question, please and thank u!.
Billy.You define nothing as excessive? Have a you checked the dictionary?
However I do understand the point your trying to make.
You are basically apologising for the likes of Mr McLean( JW spokesman)who said "NOTHING that has blood in it do we eat".
The fact he is j w is not the point it would not matter which body of people he represented. I refer you again to the poison gas analogy:
If I say I breath no poison gas but KNOWINGLY brath a little, is that not hypocritical? What would you think I was being?
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in case some are interested and can't find it...... http://debatelive.org.
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Ken should wipe his A......!! With the bible at least it would serve a purpose. !!
http://www.mcalesternews.com/breakingnews/x409169231/da-jehovah-witness-church-concealed-molestation-crimes.
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governing body being accused of covering it up!.
religions make it appear that there is a key to happiness and give the impression that they have the key, and enjoy people always look to them for happiness!.
interestingly, jesus meant there is no key to happiness, but it is the very nature of all human beings.
(luke 17:21) people like jws did not even translate this verse properly.
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religions make it appear that there is a key to happiness and give the impression that they have the key, and enjoy people always look to them for happiness!.
interestingly, jesus meant there is no key to happiness, but it is the very nature of all human beings.
(luke 17:21) people like jws did not even translate this verse properly.
Abiather, i can say no more than what has been said to show how absurd your assumptions /beliefs are.
Always know and TRY to accept as an individual you can relate and understand your existence without conceding your intelligence to those with an agenda.
Work towards standing on your own two feet, through the crutches away, go on you CAN do it.
Best wishes to you.
