Perhaps logic is the essence. Unfortunately, logic can take one into error.
"Therefore, it is evident that the method of reason is not perfect, for the
differences of the ancient philosophers, the want of stability and the
variations of their opinions, prove this. For if it were perfect, all ought to
be united in their ideas and agreed in their opinions." (Abdu'l-Baha, Some
Answered Questions, p. 298)
My sense is that the proofs can be followed by a reasonable and fair person'
and can be followed in the same way that a scientist would follow an argument,
i.e. without preconceived notions of any kind; especially notions regarding
what is reasonable, understandable and fair.
Richard.
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Saylors
To: Baha'i Studies
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: "scientific in its method"
The "scientific approach" is essentially a logical approach--it uses the
methods of logic and depends on as little presumption as possible.
A non-scientific approach to religion depends upon blind tradition and
superstition.
I truly think that's the essence of it.
Regards,
Scott
"Richard H. Gravelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The Revelation being "scientific in its method" brings to mind the manner in
which Abraham, first asserts the falsity of His father's worship and then
demonstrates through acceptance of the hypothesis, observation of the
phenomenon that is visible to all; and then His inescapable conclusion. The
translation is Rodwell's
3:74 And remember when Abraham said to his father Azar, Takest thou images
as gods? Verily, I see that thou and thy people are in manifest error.
And thus did we shew Abraham the kingdom of the Heavens and of the Earth,
that he might be stablished in knowledge.
And when the night overshadowed him, he beheld a star. "This," said he, "is
my Lord:" but when it set, he said, "I love not gods which set."
And when he beheld the moon uprising, "This," said he, "is my Lord:" but
when it set, he said, "Surely, if my Lord guide me not, I shall surely be of
those who go astray."
And when he beheld the sun uprise, he said, "This is my Lord; this is
greatest." But when it set, he said, "O my people! I share not with you the
guilt of joining gods with God;
I turn my face to him who hath created the Heavens and the Earth, following
the right religion: I am not one of those who add gods to God.
conclusion.
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