were going to die either way.
2006-09-23 21:50:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
If humans weren't curious, we'd never have got to where we are today. You wouldn't be seeing this answer if someone hadn't wondered "Hey, could I find a way to connect a lot of different computers together remotely over phone lines?" Because we need to be curious to survive, we end up being curious about things that aren't obviously useful, as well. Creation is probably one of these, but it does make an interesting debate - and that's a good thing!
2006-09-23 21:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by rissaofthesaiyajin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pure scientist has a sole akin to an artist and for them science is a method by which to appreciate the miracles of the universe, I think most good scientists have a very strong belief in God, but probably are spiritual rather than religious.
2006-09-23 22:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sleeping Troll 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps not to you, as you ask the question. I think you might be asking because other people are discussing their opinions (ie evolution versus creationism). Does it matter to you to have your own opinion, and be able to discuss with others? Of course, thats why you asked the question. Therefore, the answer might not matter personally to you (or anyone actually), but we all like to have an opinion on things people are asking.
In my opinion, understanding human origins is critical to learn what forces shaped humans to be the way we are, and help humans as a whole learn about the forces which are likely to shape our future. Yes, every individual will die, but hopefully human knowledge about our origins will help our children survive. (ok, i hope this knowledge will help mine survive...).
For example, we might learn that early in human history a meteorite nearly wiped out all pre-humans and caused a population bottleneck leaving only a few humans to repopulate. Can you see that it might be quite important that we learn about that past event early in human history so we/MY children can survive the next metiorite?? Ok, if you are christian, what about if there was a big flood which wiped out most humans? Shouldnt we learn about this, from direct evidence of the actual event, to see if we can try and figure out where our children should be or how we should act to survive a future flood??
Point is, learning about the past helps humans learn about, and somewhat predict the future, even if it is not directly for Us, but future generations of humans?? Some want to learn from the written word or leaders, like religous scripture. Others want to look for the tide marks, the meteorite crater or the fossil bones in the ground.
Personally, I prefer to base my opinion in education, from empirical data and verification of testable hypotheses. We, as humans evolved, according to selective pressures, from ancestors that fortuitously survived being eaten, ate enough themselves, reproduced, and didnt get flooded or squished by rogue meteorites (they didnt get smited by the wrath of god, if you prefer).
Yes it matters for us and our children. Should humans pray to god to ask him not to flood us again, or do humans look to the skies for the next meteorite? Perhaps, If some religious humans pray to god, while the atheist scientists design rockets to destroy meteorites, then humans should have all options covered, and the humans race might survive the next earth shattering disaster.
2006-09-23 23:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by nnjamerson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does, as part of a larger discussion about whether we conduct our lives on rational or irrational bases, and the imposition of fantastic (look it up in a dictionary) ideas on our children. Fundamentalist Christians can believe what they want, and impose their beliefs on their own adherents, but leave me and my children out of it. Do it from the pulpit, not in the schools.
2006-09-23 22:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by iansand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just live and have a fruitful life what happened before you were born and what will happen after you die should not change the quality of your living,but knowing what happens before and after life may change you and hinder a fruitful life
2006-09-23 21:55:14 · answer #5 · answered by Practical 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Evolution and biology are closely related. The more we know about how we got here, the better we can develop medicines to fight diseases and understand the human body...
So by knowing how we were created, we can perhaps postpone our inevitable death.
2006-09-23 21:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by John H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it is only a philosophical, religious matter.
Apart from religions, we still don't know who we are, where we are, and what on earth are we doing here!
2006-09-23 22:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by NaughtyBoy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clarity and truth are not always popular or obvious.
2006-09-23 21:54:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋