John Locke: religion is about believing, science is not. Science is about verifiable facts, falsifiable hypotheses and theories and the laws of physics. As scientists we strive through the assemblage of facts and rigorous testing of ideas and theories to understand the world around us. Belief doesn’t come into it.
So if you and other religious believers want to live in you own fantasy world go right ahead but please don’t label scientists as smug – they are just being honest and are quite content with being “unknowing” about stuff. We don’t have to invent explanations, we seek out the truth.
John Locke: religion is about believing, science is not. Science is about verifiable facts, falsifiable hypotheses and theories and the laws of physics. As scientists we strive through the assemblage of facts and rigorous testing of ideas and theories to understand the world around us. Belief doesn’t come into it.
So if you and other religious believers want to live in you own fantasy world go right ahead but please don’t label scientists as smug – they are just being honest and are quite content with being “unknowing” about stuff. We don’t have to invent explanations, we seek out the truth.