Well John, I agree with you that discussions of theology can be a waste
of time because no amount of discussion will change a viewpoint.
Actually, such discussions are similar to those involving theory in
science. Nevertheless, such opinions are important to understand
because theological beliefs are having increasing influence on science
and on the way society is developing. People contributing their beliefs
on this forum are a typical cross-section of the population, hence give
an understanding of the beliefs that are influencing policy. Granted,
none of these beliefs can be changed by discussion, but understanding
them can help a person plan for and/or predict the future we all will
experience whether we like it or not. Self fulfilling prophecies do
actually exist and we are seeing one develop now independent of any
religious requirement. As has happened repeatedly in the past, beliefs,
religious and otherwise, guide history even though these beliefs are
later shown to be entirely wrong. Nevertheless, the harm has been done.
The challenge is to personally avoid the harm these false beliefs produce.
Regards,
Ed
John Steck wrote:
Can we please have an immediate moratorium on all further discussions
related to theology here?
This is a SCIENCE list... You know, stuff that can be proven/disproved;
physics, math, research, technology, experiments, etc.
Respectfully. -john
