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rsl12 · 03-02-2004, 04:05 PM

art: there are some things which are beyond proof and therefore not really worth discussing. Consider these assumptions in science: occam's razor states that, given two possible explanations for a phenomenon, the simpler one is preferred. the scientific method itself (generation of a hypothesis, experiment, conclusion) is also beyond proof. if you take these ideas as given, you can move on to produce interesting scientific results.

similarly, it can be taken a priori that there is a god, because it feels right at some gut level. the arguments based on this assumption can still be very useful.

However, i would consider this the realm of philosophy, personally, and not religion. Religion to me is grounded in history. Your definitions may vary.

03-02-2004, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
rsl12 On the lam Location: northern va	art: there are some things which are beyond proof and therefore not really worth discussing. Consider these assumptions in science: occam's razor states that, given two possible explanations for a phenomenon, the simpler one is preferred. the scientific method itself (generation of a hypothesis, experiment, conclusion) is also beyond proof. if you take these ideas as given, you can move on to produce interesting scientific results. similarly, it can be taken a priori that there is a god, because it feels right at some gut level. the arguments based on this assumption can still be very useful. However, i would consider this the realm of philosophy, personally, and not religion. Religion to me is grounded in history. Your definitions may vary. __________________ oh baby oh baby, i like gravy.