Unfortunately, being an atheist i guess you guys have to realy on scientific advancements for hopes of better lives. Is that one of your main criteria when you vote or decide which politics to get involved with?
2007-04-10 07:52:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nope. If any comparison can be made, scientists and professors are like prophets and priests of physical reality. The bible would be the ever growing stacks of science books and articles. It is a living bible that will keep growing as long as science exists. So if they where part of a religion, their god would be universal reality -- pantheism. It is an absentee god, in that it demands nothing and offers nothing special to us. We get to figure it all out, and make what we will of what reality has dealt us.
But it's not a religion. There is no prayer, no offering, no mysticism, no superstition, no morality, no lifestyle valuation. I get my morality from my parents, society and philosophy, and general study of many religions. I can learn all I wish, and choose what works best and discard the rest. It's like building a modern custom house, versus staying with an old out-of-date beater house, with quirks and missing conveniences, and expensive upkeep (even if it still works pretty well).
As to politics. no. Science has very little to do with atheist politics, other than the defense of science from religion. Atheists politics run the gamut. There are many conservative atheists, especially those who label themselves as Libertarians, even if atheism is more commonly associated with secular liberalism and secular humanism. None of whom view science as an important political barometer. Science pays its own way by producing 'miracles' in the form of new positive discoveries and inventions.
2007-04-10 08:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by d c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"it has not in any way come closer to disproving or proving God" You cannot prove a negative. The burden of proof is on those who claim God exists. For a good explanation of why that is, look at Bertrand Russell's cosmic teapot argument. The reason atheists say the idea of God is illogical is because there is no evidence to suggest God exists. Some like to point out the things science can't explain. Scientists do not claim to have a complete knowledge of the universe but at least they try to expand our knowledge by answering questions scientifically instead of just saying "God did it."
2016-05-17 05:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I certainly don't worship scientists. Scientific advancements help everyone, not just atheists (ever get a flu shot? Polio vaccine? Using a computer right now?) I decide on political issues by deciding what I think is morally and ethically correct. Science really only comes into issues like the environment, perhaps health care, funding for research, etc.
2007-04-10 07:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scientists are just humans. Hard work is generally what leads to a better life, not wishful thinking. And I vote for whoever I think will represent me the best.
You really can't lump atheists together that way, because we really don't have that much in common other than we don't believe in a god.
2007-04-10 08:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Science is just another form of religion for some to follow. Those that look to it as all knowing and all finding honestly believe that it knows everything. They trust in man, the lying, murderous, unfaithful man to give them answers. Science throws out all the answers they get that don't match up to what they want it too, it's "flawed" because it's not what they want it to be. Lol. Science in itself is not a bad thing, to seek out and study is fine, to try and place IDEAS as facts is wrong and just plain silly. There is a limit to it that is acceptable, sadly many take it over that fine line.
2007-04-10 08:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by Stahn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No because ALL gods are make believe, so why would anybody think real people are something that isn't real?
Better to place hope on real people like scientists, then on something like god, that isn't real only imaginary.
2007-04-10 08:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I vote for equal rights, the party who is willing to donate the most to charity, and for a better environment.
2007-04-10 07:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope... the Buddha's teachings work just fine for me in COMBINATION with science, medicine, etc. Add in logic and your idea of an omnipotent creator being becomes even more illogical.
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2007-04-10 07:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you actually saying that scientific advancements don't improve lives?
Welcome to the 21st century, my friend.
2007-04-10 07:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, gods are about mythology and fiction. So scientists are rational logical people.They are very far from being sky fairies.
2007-04-10 08:37:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋