tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21846966.post559785458824672388..comments2024-03-27T00:21:29.005-07:00Comments on Northstate Science: More News on Richard Colling...And A Good IdeaChristopher O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10264443443156321749noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21846966.post-20626239889940715202007-09-17T06:10:00.000-07:002007-09-17T06:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for the link and also for this:Many of us w...Thanks for the link and also for this:<BR/><BR/><EM><BR/>Many of us were pushed toward atheism (or at least, out of organized religion) largely because the loudest voices in the church still promote faulty science (be it creationism, erroneous "biblical" archaeology, or something else). If church leaders (and supporters) can fabricate science, then what other aspects of doctrine (historical, theological, or otherwise) are they also fabricating?<BR/></EM><BR/><BR/>I frequently have discussions with other teachers and pastors who believe that they will somehow "protect" people's faith by avoiding controversial topics. "Why take a stand about evolution?" I'm asked, even by people who are quite convinced of the facts.<BR/><BR/>The reason one must make such a statement is that if we're quiet (by we, meaning religious teachers of all sorts), it will be assumed that we support one of the versions of creationism, and we become part of this big lie. There is nothing to drive people away from whatever one is advocating than lying about it.<BR/><BR/>I very much appreciate also your statements in your "About me" paragraph. That's what science is about; it's why I admire scientists so much and why I believe it is incredibly important to protect the integrity of science. I never worry about the other beliefs (religious or not, political persuasion) of someone for whom integrity is a sacred creed.<BR/><BR/>Apologies for the long comment--I'm not good at brevity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com