Let's say 'demonstrate' instead of 'prove'. Harry
John Steck wrote: > I really don't care what anyone 'believes'. This discussion group is about > what anyone can 'prove'. At least it used to be... Keep going down this > path and you might as well invite Newman back, or that idiot shill of his, > or the Whirlpower knuckleheads, etc. > > Discussions regarding scientific theory are valid if it is the premise for > an experiment or the basis for research. There are creative writing classes > at the local community college that would be a better venue for that other > tripe. > > Just cut it out already. > > -j > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Edmund Storms [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 1:30 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: GENERAL REQUEST > > > 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 >> >> > >
