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You probably shouldn't look for science to solve spiritual problems.
Here's something to think about: upon scientifically studying the world we find out that gay people feel gay from their earliest memories (hence it's not some sick "choice" they decide to make because it's so evil and fun). Upon scientifically studying the world we find that homosexuality occurs in nature, not just humans.
So is homosexuality immoral?
You probably shouldn't look for science to solve spiritual problems. Unless it is when science shows some rather more pedestrian, chemical reasons for some "spiritual" problems. At that point science can step in and do the heavy lifting. Say things like certain mental diseases.
I know nothing about these.
Who would conduct such empirical studies (the fox is already busy guarding the henhouse).
The question is can science solve mankind's spiritual problems. I don't think so.
And to the extent that they contribute to peace and goodwill they are to be lauded.
All problems that can be traced to immorality; either doing what you shouldn't do, or not doing what you should do.
I asked "what is the practical difference".
Care to try again?
What I said is practical. If you are talking about action, then:
When your knowledge hit wall, then look at faith.
In Christian schools, this is clearly the norm. But not in college, at least none that I have gone to. And even if it does happen the way you fantasize, there are mechanisms by which students can challenge grades. Certain segments of Christian society clearly does not like education, and for pretty obvious reasons.Kids aren't encouraged to think or question until they get to college, and even then if they irk their professors it will show up in their grades. You don't buck authority.
Probably because you know as much about education as you do about the nervous system?Education is meant more to civilize and socialize kids than educate them. I wonder why that is?
Education is meant more to civilize and socialize kids than educate them. I wonder why that is?
Why not? Aren't you interested in finding the most effective means of teaching people how to avoid doing bad things and how to do good things?
If you want to tell us how morality is best provided through religion you surely MUST KNOW ABOUT MANY OTHER RELIGIONS. Or are you just saying morality is provided by your religion without any care about comparison or understanding of what other religions teach?
Empirical studies on society and social behaviors are conducted by whoever wants to conduct them. Usually by people employed to do just that.
That's not what you said earlier. You specifically said, "The knowledge of God is far more valuable to mankind than the ToE.".
You still haven't explained how that is so, nor offered up any evidence to support that claim.
Once again you are speaking in vague generalities.
Lauded? For just being nice? Good lord, but that's kind of sad.
And those are the fault of science, how?
Socialization is part of the schooling experience; arguably moreso from a younger age. As one moves up (e.g. middle school and beyond) it seems to be more about knowledge transfer and preparation for later education or vocational choices. At least that was my experience. I suppose depending on where and when you went to school, you may have had a different experience.
It's more than just being nice. It's being good.
Science often sucks all the air out of the room.
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