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To: stripes1776
what were the peer reviews of string theory in physics?

Ah, but that is different. It is very hard to get a revolutionary view across. It is a good thing that it is hard. But the string theorists persevered and proved themselves right in the peer-review format. They did not give up on organized science and start their own schismatic scientific establishment. The road to an orderly process of theological innovation was open to Luther as he presented his theory to Cardinal Caetan. When he failed to convince anyone on the solidity of his views as a whole (some aspects of his theology were deemed acceptable) he bolted, and reinvented the rules with sola scriptura.

2,757 posted on 02/17/2006 3:26:24 PM PST by annalex
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To: annalex
schismatic scientific establishment.

Science isn't religion. It hasn't burned people at the stake for contrary theories. Nor cut out their tongues or chopped off their hands so they can't speak or write. Nor is there an official priesthood. Nor is there any process of excommunication.

You are free to use any analogy you choose. But this reader finds the one you used unconvincing. If you like it, by all means continue to use it.

2,762 posted on 02/17/2006 4:05:11 PM PST by stripes1776
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To: annalex; stripes1776
When he failed to convince anyone on the solidity of his views as a whole (some aspects of his theology were deemed acceptable) he bolted, and reinvented the rules with sola scriptura.

Oh, please. I guess that means Luther must have been sitting in a corner humming "A Mighty Fortess Is Our God" all to himself? It may help to read some history.

2,763 posted on 02/17/2006 4:05:50 PM PST by HarleyD ("Man's steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man understand his way?" Prov 20:24)
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