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Because tradition.

We should do what the Chinese did, and destroy all tradition of old. Srsly.

Quote from: Mad Max on February 16, 2015, 07:51:21 PM

Because tradition.

Tradition here is to sacrifice newborns for good crop growth. Should it still be relevant because "tradition"?

I didn't say it was a good idea, just the reason.

Quote from: Mad Max on February 16, 2015, 07:51:21 PM

Because tradition.

Tradition here is to sacrifice newborns for good crop growth. Should it still be relevant because "tradition"?

Sounds normal enough to me.

People use it to cope with their ignorance and fear of death.

Quote from: Mad Max on February 16, 2015, 07:51:21 PM

Because tradition.

Tradition here is to sacrifice newborns for good crop growth. Should it still be relevant because "tradition"?

OP asked why is not why should

It's the foundation of science

..eh? I don't follow. Do you mean that some of the most notable scientists were religious?

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on February 19, 2015, 07:46:15 AM

It's the foundation of science

..eh? I don't follow. Do you mean that some of the most notable scientists were religious?

Religions started largely as a way to understand the world. As that understanding grew, that exploration turned into more reliable processes and the members at its forefront became the fathers of modern science. Until the last couple hundred years, science had been conducted almost exclusively by religious institutions, as was education.

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on February 19, 2015, 07:46:15 AM

It's the foundation of science

Come on, man. The fact that the scientific method sprung from a religious society, when religion was ubiquitous, doesn't make religion the foundation of science.

See above. Religion as a means of explaining the machinations the universe is the precursor the rigor of modern-day science.

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on February 19, 2015, 11:12:11 AM

Quote from: Mad Max on February 19, 2015, 10:03:29 AM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on February 19, 2015, 07:46:15 AM

It's the foundation of science

..eh? I don't follow. Do you mean that some of the most notable scientists were religious?

Religions started largely as a way to understand the world. As that understanding grew, that exploration turned into more reliable processes and the members at its forefront became the fathers of modern science. Until the last couple hundred years, science had been conducted almost exclusively by religious institutions, as was education.

Right, but religion is not currently the foundation of science. It was, way back when, but hasn't been for a long time.

Sure. It's the historical foundation, not the procedural one.

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on February 19, 2015, 11:13:42 AM

Religion as a means of explaining the machinations the universe is the precursor the rigor of modern-day science.

I suppose, but that seems more like a technicality than anything else. I mean, religion essentially arose itself out of a need for moral and cultural homogeneity among tribes, but I wouldn't claim morality is the foundation of religion.

I didn't claim morality is the foundation of religion...that just seems circular.

Quote from: Meta Cognition on February 19, 2015, 11:30:29 AM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on February 19, 2015, 11:13:42 AM

Religion as a means of explaining the machinations the universe is the precursor the rigor of modern-day science.

I suppose, but that seems more like a technicality than anything else. I mean, religion essentially arose itself out of a need for moral and cultural homogeneity among tribes, but I wouldn't claim morality is the foundation of religion.

I didn't claim morality is the foundation of religion...that just seems circular.

No I'm using it as a comparison for your religion-science claim.

Why is science still relevant?

Why is science still relevant?

Because it's methods allow us to acquire knowledge we didn't before possess, is backed by evidence, repeatable, can make accurate predictions, and improves lives for everyone.

Why are horoscopes still relevant?

Because people are stupid

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