If so, what would you accept as proof that that particular god does not exist? If not, then how do you distinguish between false gods and true gods?
2007-03-13 14:08:29 · 4 answers · asked by Acid Bath Slayer 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One of the most fundamental differences between religion and science is that one is based on faith and the other based on reason. Falsifiability, as I imagine you know, is a (relatively recent) development in scientific reasoning. So, most people don't apply it to their religious faith. Unfortunately, people do occasionally act as though their faith-based assertions carry the same weight as scientific (i.e. falsifiable) statements.
To remain on my soapbox for a moment longer: this is also one of many reasons why intelligent design is not scientific and should not be taught in schools. if it isn't falsifiable, a theory should not qualify by the standards of modern science.
2007-03-13 14:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by coreyander 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My god is Chuck Norris, and there is nothing falsifiable about that
2007-03-13 21:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by kaltharion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot falsify faith. More so, you cannot prove a negative.
But, you cannot sway me that my teapot orbits the sun or that my pink elephant doesn't exist. He does... I just can't see him.
2007-03-13 21:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by umwut? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Easy there is only one God and his son is Jesus
2007-03-13 21:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋