[metmom]

I find it interesting that when scientists talk about the search for life in space and extra-terrestrials, everyone takes them seriously, including themselves. When Christians talk about angels and demons, those same scientists (and evos) scoff and mock.

Scientists propose alternate dimensions and multiverses, but label them heaven and hell, and watch the derision start.

That which we call a rose by any other name.....

[little jeremiah]

Excellent comment!

[wmfights]

I find it interesting that when scientists talk about the search for life in space and extra-terrestrials, everyone takes them seriously, including themselves. When Christians talk about angels and demons, those same scientists (and evos) scoff and mock.

I think this is the result of several different things. Scientists are like most people and want to be accepted and respected by the group they are a part of. Today the orthodox position is science explains everything and religion is for superstitious fools. The other factor is dissent is frowned on by the group and tenured positions are under the control of the the orthodox group.

What's interesting though is most major breakthroughs come from the outliers of the dominant orthodox group. The best example is Einstein. He couldn't get a teaching position at any university and was working as a patent clerk when he wrote his Theory of Relativity.