KINDREDZ'S PROFILE

author=Shinan

author=Kindredz

author=EnderX
@Kindredz:
Yes, atheists have done many remarkable things in the development of technology. However, I would submit that the very underlying worldview of modern science stems from the Judeo-Christian outlook: A world, which was created by a single deity instead of the playground of multiple spirits, and therefore inherently consistent, and knowable because of this.

That statement makes no sense. Please elaborate.

It seems a lot of historians believe that the reasone the western and muslim world had so much scientific innovation was because of monotheism. It seems that the belief that there is one god that has created a world with set rules helps with... scientific procedure. Compare to polytheistic worldviews where the world can change in a moment's notice because gods suddenly change the rules.

I'm not entirely sure on the specifics but that seems to be the basics of it. Monotheism is better for scientific progress than polytheism.

I don't know how true it is. There's probably a bunch of other factors as well.

author=ubermax

author=Kindredz

author=ubermax
It also couldn't have been made possible without Christians, Muslims, Jews and a host of other religious people. Perhaps there's a message of tolerance and equality in there.

I knew my statement would not be properly understood...but it needed to be said, anyway. I'm not one to waste time helping people see the proper meaning of things but one day you'll get it...hopefully.

To posit an opinion without elaborating, and then claim your opposition is simply being ignorant for disagreeing with you is a rather convenient way to avoid backing up your argument. It's also what certain religious types do to non-believers.

Additionally, I'm pretty sure I understood your stance quite clearly. What was it about mine that was unclear? I don't believe as others do, but I accept that the world in which we now live we created together, for better or worse. Everyone, from believers to non-believers, had a hand in it.

Also, I neglected to mention this before, but I noticed that you lumped the entirety of the scientific community in with non-believers. Has it not occurred to you that there might be scientists with religious beliefs? Do you know for a fact that all of your modern technology was created by atheists?

author=rcholbert

author=Illustrious
I always thought religious and political topics were taboo on most forums, but I guess everyone is lax on this one.

I cringed when I first saw the topic but it hasn't made me want to ban anyone yet.