Hey hey you marvelous and unique creature
looks like the loud laughter has stopped for the time being.
The scientific method is a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
Would you say you have 100% trust in the method or 99.9% trust? How much trust do have for the scientific method?
You mean human discoveries whether they are arbitrary or systematic. At the back of the scientific method is a man who forms the conclusions and reasons with the facts.
I think i better way saying things is human beings have a significant track record of producing reliable results and self correcting erros over time. Human beings systematic observe, measure, and experiment, and formulate, test, and modify hypotheses.
They are called the experts and they - like you and i - are fallable. What reason do you have to put your trust in a scientist - re God - but not a pastor?
Heads up im a construction worker and i systematic observe work, measure up stuff, and experiment with the unknown, formulate ideas on what is happening or how to fix something, test my ideas see if they work and why, and modify hypotheses on job sites as new info comes along.
Iam an expert at what i do, as the general public pay me to do things they cannot do or do not understand. Alot of what i do can be proved and i can show the evidence for my expertise - it works or does not, its right or its wrong ie by documented guidlines or an authority.
If i didnt observe any part of my work or the job i too will not be successful in my career.
A cross walk attendant with the same issue of observation would likely find it difficult to remain employed.
A politician may get away with it but the majority of us utilize the scientific method in some variation.
It is called reasoning.
Why do you assume - when we consider God - a scientists reasoning on subject, is the basis of your faith? Putting the scientific method aside, why are do you trust a scientists opinion on God?
Yep. Every hour of the day i benefit from 1000's of years of human advancement and discovery.
Soon i will have a bath. Today i used an instrument to detect moisture, also i used a hammer and some electricity to power my tools.
Before and after i drove my work car and had a burito for lunch. Tonight i will watch tv, have meat and veges for dinner - i love boiled veges - play some guitar (i rock!!!) Then go to bed (sleepy time
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Please excuse my bluntness, what point are you trying to make?
I just gave you an example of a usual day for me - granted i didnt mention picking up keys, talking to ppl, using a phone or toilet breaks.
What reality do you think i live in?
What point here are you trying to make?
Cheers and finally you have come out of your shell to chat. Lets reason together my friend. Fun!!!