I just read a story (in my local newspaper) where the standard Fire Investigators' handbook was written based upon decades of observations by professionals. This handbook was taught to all fire investigators; the information was thought to be 100% true because it was based on decades of real experience and observation. And this was used to convict people of arson. However, the information was never subjected to scientific scrutiny. When it was, the information was shown to be FALSE, despite what people believed. Now, the book has been rewritten but some places still refuse to reconsider arson cases because they're stubbornly tied to their old beliefs.
Shouldn't all of our beliefs be held up to scrutiny?
2006-12-29 09:35:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, why not?
Sincerely,
Landy
2006-12-29 22:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to 100% agree with you. I also think people have a hard time changing beliefs that they were raised with. When it comes to the Bible all people should make sure that what they are being taught in there church is from the Bible..
2006-12-29 17:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by mrs.mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you need to remember that some beliefs can be proven, and some cannot. If it can be proven, then facts can be established. If people refuse to see the facts, they are being irrational.
If the belief cannot be proven, like most religious beliefs, then it is opinion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so long as they don't infringe upon anothers' right to the same.
2006-12-29 17:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by greenwitch822 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-12-29 17:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely!
2006-12-29 17:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can, if they are true they will hold up to scrutiny. Jesus said " come let us reason together".
2006-12-29 17:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are, why do you think JWs are growing so fast and not splitting up into factions by other religions?
2006-12-29 17:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the face of intelligence, ignorance dies.
2006-12-29 17:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by N/A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything should be questioned and scrutinized and modified and updated where and when needed.
2006-12-29 17:40:36 · answer #9 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES most definitely-
2006-12-29 17:39:18 · answer #10 · answered by Art 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!
If you never question you're beliefs, you'll be living a blind life
2006-12-29 17:37:25 · answer #11 · answered by Ghost Wolf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋