I believe his point was that science and religion don't necessarily conflict with each other.
Yes, religion suggests things that have no use to understanding the world in raw science terms. Instead, it tries to find meaning. While I love science and the great benefits/improvements it gives us, it has not taken any steps (nor should it) towards finding true meaning in my life.
"Meaning" is an urge like any other. I'm sure we'll understand it as we learn more about the brain.
I think they conflict in the sense that people with that need to find meaning get strange ideas about the nature of the world. Of course it doesn't have to be this way, but it is often the case.
Re:Science Finds God
by run4yourlives on Tuesday January 13, 2009 @12:35AM
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strange ideas about the nature of the world
You mean like string theory?
Re:Science Finds God
by run4yourlives on Tuesday January 13, 2009 @12:33AM
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It's a hypothesis that's no use in understanding the world.
It really depends on how you define "understanding". If the wonder of existence is such that you cannot believe it is anything but purposely created, so be it. There's nothing that conflicts with science in that belief.
Doesn't mean there is either. You can't disprove it & you won't prove it. It's a hypothesis that's no use in understanding the world.