Has there ever been a religion with the prophetic accuracy and reliability of science?

Question

Think of how many religions attempt to validate themselves with prophecy. Think of how many people rely on these prophecies, however vague, however unfulfilled, to support or prop up their beliefs.
Science, No other human institution comes close.

I view Science's ability to debunk religon as a by-product of better knowlege, certainly not the goal of science...

Answer 1

Not even a little bit. Christians are ecstatic when something happens that could possibly be interpreted as something mentioned in Revelations (which, lets face it, is nothing more than a bad acid trip and could be read to support anything).
Scientific predictions either come true or they don't, there's no interpretation involved.

Answer 2

Catholicism is very good. But, prophecy isn't always so cut and dried as science, which will agree in some way with prophecy. The existence of prophecy does not conflict with science.

But, how do I make an atheist think? God took a "rib" from Adam to make Eve. Interesting X, Y or X, X? Is it some kind of philisophical arguement?

Answer 3

Let's see now, Socrates taught that a monarchy was superior to democracy. So we would rather live under a king than to live in a free society.

You seem to hold science in very high esteem. Of which scientific theories are you most proud?

A few days ago, I listed quite a few things that science said 30 years ago opposed to what science says today.

Science is just after Federal $$$$ to continue their occupation.
However, having been involved in certain fields of science, I only believe those scientific theories that can be repeated over and over with the same result. That is true science.

I suspect that you like science because it tries desparately to debunk religion.

Answer 4

Science means "knowledge" . Theology is the study of God. 99% of prophecy is man interpreted. Therefore, if people in a religion place all their stock in an interpretation by a man; that makes it a religion. Theology is "spirituality" - not "religion"; therefore, spirituality is a component of science "knowledge". True science and true theology complement ( not contradict) one another. Religion is the enemy of both !!! Personally, I've yet to meet anyone claiming to have the corner on "prophecy" and be correct in the long haul of things. Usually, the prophecy edge is used to coerce people into believing that their brand of religion "washes" whiter than the next guys ! True science and true theology do wash together and are provable.

Answer 5

Oh, yes - Paganism.

Hundreds of years ago, Pagans were able to predict eclipses and other astronomical events. Shamans, Witches, and Druids in every culture could predict the weather and the failure/success of crops and hunting expeditions.

I know this isn't really what you meant by prophecy. I'm just pointing out that the world's oldest religion is/was essentially one that combines science with spirituality.

I'm also very accurate with the Tarot, by the way.

Answer 6

A prophet speaks as God directs him. The Jewish prophets were accurate. It is not always easy to understand prophecy so asking God for his help to understand is a good thing to do. God speaks of the material realm and the spiritual realm.. Some prohecies are material, some literal and some symbolic. The spiritual prophecies are perceived through faith, such as "he (Christ) shall make many righteous." This is accurate, although difficult to believe because Satan deceives the whole world into believing religion is the way to reach God.

Science has to do with the material universe and is trusted, but both science and religion are subject to errors. People are imperfect and make errors. If you are interested only in the material realm then science is probably best for you. If you are interested in what is in the spiritual realm, then faith opens up what is possible with God. There is a difference between faith in God and religion. All relgions have this in common: rules to follow to reach God through one's own deeds. Faith is trusting God for what God knows one needs. People fall short in following rules. Maybe their interpretation of prophecies does make them feel better than someone else when they do not have faith. The apostle Peter said, "Prophecy was given of God and is not of any private interpretation." When I hear people giving interpretations of prophecies, I don't believe what I don't preceive myself as truth.

It is for every person to decide for himself what he is going to trust.

Answer 7

oh common pig, you know better than that. accuracy from science, that's like expecting all politicians to never lie. get real.

If you truly believe that, you would accept the organization of 700 scientist who believe in creation rather than evolution. Your problem, you have selective acceptance of science, you just like the ones who support your religion.

And you want prophecy, Jesus Christ fullfilled over 300.

I want the weather guy to be accurate about tomorrows weather. When a dead body is found, I want them to tell us exactly how long ago death occured. I want the science genius to prove that the Bible is wrong, never has been able to do that to this day.

Answer 8

Science, though extremely useful, hasn't been too reliable so far. It keeps changing. Which is fine, because it is science, not religion.
Religion is not science, nor should it be. Religion is supposed to develop people's spiritual and moral values, not predict the future climate of America.

Answer 9

No, but that is because science and faith are in two completely different fields together. Asking this question is as if asking if an orange tastes the same as an apple. They both taste good, just not the same.

Answer 10

I don't think you understand what prophecy is, but at least you realize that for many people, science IS a religion in itself.