Religious zealots think that science is evil, yet these same people watch TV, surf the net, etc.. Why is this?

Question

Without science they would not be typing their nonsense answers at this very moment, right?

If religion dictated technological advances, and not scientific theories and research, then we would still be in the bronze age, killing each other with sticks, and threatening death and burning in hell as our only way of communication rather than the net.

How can theists enjoy all these scientific advancements without being complete hypocrites? Let me guess, God inspired the scientists to build things like computers, cars, and x-boxes? Hmmm. That's odd, last time I checked scientists were working for the devil right? Give me a fu*king break.

No1home2day, you think SCIENCE contradicts itself? Look at your Bible bro, what a loser.

Scot, I did not mention evolution a single time in my statement above. If you think that Science is simply the study of evolution, you need to step out of your trailer-park for a day, get someone to teach you how to read, then find out more about the topic before making yourself look like a fool. I had a good laugh though thanks for that! =)

Answer 1

They're hypocrites.

Remember that the printing press was a "contraption of Satan" when it was first invented. They had to print a thousand Bibles on it before people agreed that Satan's contraption was convenient.

When Simpson introduced chloroform as a surgical anesthetic, he was attacked by religious conservatives. It took pointing out that in the Bible, God had caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep before He removed the rib from which Eve was made, in order to win them over.

Nowadays it's evolutionary biology that's under attack because it appears to contradict a "literal" reading of scripture. They've accepted that dinosaur fossils weren't planted by Satan to deceive the faithless; but they've stuck saddles on the skeletons and claimed that Noah took them on board the Ark, because the Earth is only 6,000 years old. It's quite useless to attempt to shoehorn any sense whatsoever into the brains of these louts. If you can convince them of anything, you ought to be suspicious of your methods.

Answer 2

I can't put this on ALL theists, only on christian fundies and muslims. Judaism takes the stance that god and science can not contradict and embraces scientific advancement. Islam takes advantage of current technology only in the way that christians do, by making it a "necessary evil". American christians know that they can't survive without modern technology, so for them it makes absolutely no sense to call science evil. But then again, who ever said that their religious beliefs made complete sense. Even fundies acknowledge that there are some things that puzzle them that they just leave to god instead of trying to make sense of them.

Answer 3

Like others have reported - they do no longer. every time I see those ridiculous claims there is by no ability something backing them up. the actuality that they have got been advised persistently that their data are incorrect and yet they proceed to modern-day them as such in simple terms shows that they have got not have been given any activity interior the actuality, yet fairly in simple terms pushing an schedule. in case you may no longer modern-day your argument with good judgment and reason i assume you basically hotel to creating crap up. i've got been Wiccan over 12 years, i'm am truly waiting for the 2nd as quickly as I get pulled into the darkish room and shown what it incredibly is truly all approximately - oh wait, i'm no longer with the aid of fact i understand for a hundred% actuality that little "larger point" bit is a lie.

Answer 4

There is a lot of anti-scientific sentiment here today.

How will these people feel as genetic therapies come on line in medicine in the coming decades? Project ENCODE is a consortium of researchers now investigating the evolutionary vestiges in our junk DNA, finding chunks of deactivated amphibian and reptilian genes in the human genome. Finding a way to reactivate some of these genes will cure spinal cord injuries (amphibians can re-grow functional spinal cord tissue), brain injuries or diseases like Parkinson's (amphibians can regrow damaged midbrain tissue), blindness (regrowing retinal tissue), etc.

Answer 5

It is the definition of Science which is at the heart of the question. If you are referring to evolution, then evolution did not create a computer. You do not see microbots running around evolving into computers nor do you see plasma evolving into TV's. If you talk about Creationism, then man created computers and the web to surf and TV to watch. Trying to say that the Christian way of viewing sciece is wrong because you believe in Evolutionism, then I just proved you a hypocrit.

You either believe that God created things or you believe that things evolved. The only middle ground is for those who live in a fantasy realm. just because you lose part of your body does not mean that you should turn your back on God. I will pray for your embittered spirit.

Answer 6

Not ONLY are they hypocrities, but they also seem to have submitted to the idea that they cannot live without technology and modern conveniences, as if computers are so much easier to use than typewriters, and less of a pain to use, too.

Answer 7

Religious zealots regret the loss of their power and influence over time. There was a time when religion held sway in the affairs of men -- it is called the stone Age!

Answer 8

That's utter nonsense, and once again someone has shown their lack of knowledge of the facts.

How many straw men can you make and knock down in one day?

The Bible is not opposed to science, and true Christians are not, either.

What Christians are opposed to is the pseudo-science that claims to be fact when there is no evidence supporting it. Christians oppose people who declare things as true when they can not support it with any kind of scientific evidence, and worse, that the evidence that DOES exist contradicts their so-called science.

If THAT is what you mean by saying that we think that science is evil, then so be it; but that would be yet one more straw man for you to tear down.

Answer 9

Science is a wonderful thing. It's not evil at all. It CAN be used for evil purposes but that's not calling the entire scientific world "evil".

Answer 10

Science is knowledge and knowledge comes from God. He is the Father of wisdom.