There seems to be a general trend that scientists are more likely to be atheists....
The only explanations I can think of are --
(1) Atheists tend to be drawn to scientific fields.
(2) Theists tend to avoid scientific fields.
(3) Scientific understanding, knowledge, or method breeds atheism.
Which do you think it is? Another possibility? Why?
http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/news/file002.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_atheism
2007-12-31 07:28:36 · 21 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's another possibility. In general, it seems like both atheists and scientists believe that the best method for belief acquisition is hypothesis testing. That belief (which, admittedly is metaphysical) both leads to atheism and a love of science.
2007-12-31 07:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Historically there have been tons of theists who have made huge contributions to the sciences. To suggest otherwise is just wishful propaganda.
2007-12-31 07:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Edward J 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the higher up you go on the scientific who's who ladder, you see more and more Christians and consevatives.
2007-12-31 07:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by qwerty 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, but I'm attracted to science nerds... They tend to like video games and reading. I'm a fan of guys in glasses, what can I say?
Talk logic to me!
2007-12-31 07:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Aethists are attracted to science because they aren't attractive; they're basically ugly.
2007-12-31 07:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am attracted to the comprehensible, which religion ain't.
2007-12-31 07:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I believe so. Science is a contributing reason why I don't believe the bible and the existence of God...Scientist are thinkers, they have PROVEN many inconsistencies in the bible.
Examples:
A man living in the body of a whale.
One man collecting two of all living things and building a ship big enough to house them.
The life expectancy of many people in the bible in reality would be shorter and not longer because of the lack of medical care, clean environment, and properly stored food.
Well you get the point.
2007-12-31 07:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was told in college atheism is more popular in psychology, than the hard sciences. I also remember reading that Rhode Island School of Design (an art school) boasted the highest percentage of professing atheists in higher education. This was at least ten years ago, so I could be wrong.
(Sending book this week).
2007-12-31 07:36:02 · answer #8 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You have it the wrong way round - scientists are more attracted to atheism
This is because science requires independent and critical thought rather than blind acceptance and belief
2007-12-31 07:35:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Generally they are. For me it was 3.
2007-12-31 07:33:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋