Since the thread is already over 600 posts, it would be helpful if you restated what you mean by "the original question."
My "original question" was, essentially, "If the methodology of the scientific method (methodoligal naturalism) is not acceptable, what exactly does it need to be changed to or replaced with to rectify that situation?"
637 posted on 10/10/2009 11:26:50 AM PDT by tacticalogic
("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
My "original question" was, essentially, "If the methodology of the scientific method (methodoligal naturalism) is not acceptable, what exactly does it need to be changed to or replaced with to rectify that situation?"
I already gave my reply at 512 (copied below) - so I'll back off for now and come back to the thread later tonight and try not to stir up more side issues.
How about simply approaching science the way mathematicians approach problems? Which is to say, declare upfront whatever axioms apply to the particular investigation and otherwise keep an open mind.
643 posted on 10/10/2009 12:34:26 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl