Originally posted by inimalist
I know what the dalai lama said about science. The guy in the lab next to me is a practicing buddhist, he gives talks about buddhism and neuroscience. we talk constantly about this stuff.to me, that shows exactly what I am saying: the answers provided by science are superior to those provided by religion, hence why the dalai lama accepts them.
like, you could use the example of the mormon church changing its stance on race because of social pressure, its the same thing. It is scientific and secular truths which are so abundantly clearly true that religion can no longer oppose it and be successful.
please note, I'm not saying religious people are stupid, religious people have never contributed anything to human knowledge, religion is bad or that we would be better off if everyone were an atheist. I'm saying the scientific method has been the best thing humans have designed to seek truth in the world, and that it is inherently subversive to those in power because they don't want the type of uncertain truths that you get in science. Power and authority wants clear and unchanging answers which science [b]has to
challenge. [/B]
We are way off topic, so I will close with my simple opinion: Science is religion. It is a better religion, but not a perfect religion.
If you wish to continue this conversation, I will start a tread in the correct forum. Just PM me.