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Originally Posted by tomn8er  This doesn't make any sense to me. Science proves certain things to be true and false in a very convincing manner, such that it forces people to give up their old beliefs for new knowledge. Like when Galileo proved that the Earth was round - this meant that everybody would have to abandon their long-held belief that the Earth was flat. Isn't this exactly what Ron said was morally wrong - for people to be shown proof of what they doubt?
So why is this immoral when it comes to matters of spirituality? If it is the case that certain spiritual beliefs are true and others are bunk, then why encourage people to hold onto their inaccurate religious beliefs? What makes matters of spirituality/religion morally immune to criticism?
I realize that Steve is just relaying what Ron said to him, but since I can't ask Ron directly  I'll have to ask Steve and my fellow readers for some explanation. |
Your concept of science is part of your reality. Galileo is part of your reality. A round earth is part of your reality. These are all congruent with your beliefs about the nature of your reality.
Your beliefs aren't inaccurate. They're
create-ive.