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What about stem cell research? Why is progress being impeded by idiotic religious dogma in that area?
So who is against progress?
2007-03-11 11:02:16 · 13 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
U.S. restrictions aren't really impeding stem cell research. The work is progressing in Europe. Rough on U.S. scientists in the field, but overall not disastrous.
I think that question you've cited is a troll. Look at the name.
2007-03-11 11:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Nazi's conducted much research resulting in peoples death as well. I would hardly call that progress but rather regress. But I am not sure this is necessarily an atheist isue. As for science in general I don't think anyone owns asking questions.
2007-03-11 18:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Edward J 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some times Progress is not for the good of all people .
There is a lot of things out there that hide under the guise of progress
2007-03-11 18:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine814 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do not automatically assume athiests are pro-science. It simply means "no god". There are plenty of thickos out there as well.
As for stem cell research being progress, I think the jury is still out on that one.
2007-03-11 18:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whoever asked that question is a moron. Obviously, atheists are not against science. If they were, they probably wouldn't be atheists. Everyone out there who has a problem with science is a theist. (Obviously, there can be exceptions, but this is the general rule).
2007-03-11 18:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Crimson King 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he was a little ticked off because not 20 seconds earlier somebody asked if christianity and religion in general is hindering progress.
2007-03-11 18:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Thats insane. Its the religious that are against science and progress, not the Atheists.
2007-03-11 18:06:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm not against progress as long as it's not done by causing some degree of suffering or harm. That's my ultimate, personal "take" on it... as a Buddhist, but I don't foist any of my ethics or views on others.
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2007-03-11 18:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, according the the Journal Nature, 93% of the National Academy of Sciences don't believe in God.
So apparently, yes, they're anti-science.
2007-03-11 18:06:06 · answer #9 · answered by WWTSD? 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
This is typical Christian ignorance.
The woman in charge of the research referred to, Elaine Howard Ecklund is a member of the Bethel Grove Bible Church, and participates in college level debates from a Christian perspective. She is completely biased and her phrasing of her findings reflect this.
Her report does not state that 66% of scientists believe in God. It states that +- 32% are Atheists, and 30% + are Agnostics. She, and most Christian sites neglect to mention this second, vital stat.
Scientists that believe in God are in the minority.
2007-03-11 18:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony Stark 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋