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Religion vs Science debate: bring it in here
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<blockquote data-quote="slidai" data-source="post: 13392869" data-attributes="member: 119587"><p>I've said this before but to me, religion offers, and therefore has had a hold on this world for two reasons. </p><p></p><p>1. It provides explanation for the unexplainable.</p><p>2. Hope to the hopeless (strength to the weak). </p><p></p><p>Example. The Vikings thousands of years ago, knowing nothing about the orbit of planets or the solar system in general, believe that the moon and sun chased each other. Every now and then, one would catch the other. We know this as a solar or lunar eclipse. We humans want to explain our world. When we can't, its natural to assume a "god" or "higher power is at work. It comforts us. The Vikings believed if they banged their weapons, screamed, and generally just acted a fool, the gods would break up their game of catch and release each other. Now obviously this eclipse would end either way but try to convince them otherwise. </p><p></p><p>Or, a bus load of kids is killed going to school. Well it must be gods will. That explains it. There is no other possible explanation. Again, explanation for the unexplainable. </p><p></p><p>As for the second part, let's say you have a job interview. If gods on my side, I'll knock this out of the park! Give me strength lord. </p><p></p><p>Its very hard to overcome this indoctrination because we grow up thinking this fantasy is true. And if you believe you did get that job because of god, it just furthers this fantasy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slidai, post: 13392869, member: 119587"] I've said this before but to me, religion offers, and therefore has had a hold on this world for two reasons. 1. It provides explanation for the unexplainable. 2. Hope to the hopeless (strength to the weak). Example. The Vikings thousands of years ago, knowing nothing about the orbit of planets or the solar system in general, believe that the moon and sun chased each other. Every now and then, one would catch the other. We know this as a solar or lunar eclipse. We humans want to explain our world. When we can't, its natural to assume a "god" or "higher power is at work. It comforts us. The Vikings believed if they banged their weapons, screamed, and generally just acted a fool, the gods would break up their game of catch and release each other. Now obviously this eclipse would end either way but try to convince them otherwise. Or, a bus load of kids is killed going to school. Well it must be gods will. That explains it. There is no other possible explanation. Again, explanation for the unexplainable. As for the second part, let's say you have a job interview. If gods on my side, I'll knock this out of the park! Give me strength lord. Its very hard to overcome this indoctrination because we grow up thinking this fantasy is true. And if you believe you did get that job because of god, it just furthers this fantasy. [/QUOTE]
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