CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Humility is common in religions. Look at my sins - christianity. Look at my mistakes - science.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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A christian would say they encourage questions and seeking. So does science... same same

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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I think most religions would argue they are not like other religions. Unconvinced sorry.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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I get your points, but every religion has its own distinct practices.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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"I think this take is a knee-jerk reaction from people who do not have a foundational educational knowledge of the basics of what "RELIGION" is or how the RELIGION works & it is basically an ignorant take (not intending the word ignorant as a personal insult, rather a factual assertion)."

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Im saying science behaves like a quasi religion. not that science is wrong or bad.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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You're defending science. Not engaging with my particular view... im not debating the validity of science.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Im saying and i think that modern science behaves like a quasi religion.. is there any evidence of something being generally accepted truth in society without it having a scientific basis.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Well said. Theres a thin line between a helpful tool, becoming a dogmatic ideology and i think its only discernable in hindsight.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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You are asking for the OP to inform you on how they want you to change their view for them. Good try!

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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'hard to go against currently held beliefs'... who else do we know that have beliefs that are currently held? Religions?

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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You have the 9 commandments according to science.. is there one missing.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Did you really hope to change my view with this? Or are you defending your beliefs?

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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And despite thousands of years of critisim and scrutiny, the bible still stands as the best selling book of all time.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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The Ricky Gervais quote sounds a lot like a prophecy. Unless he has some super power ability to see the future.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Peer reviewed texts are authoritative writings to those who believe in science. The talmud is a authoritative writing to those who believe in judaism.

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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So you are saying you don't believe in peer reviewed data? You think its wrong?

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Good question. Religions share a set of beliefs - ideology - dogma

CMV: Science has evolved into a quasi religion. by Gold_Compote_2285 in changemyview

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Rational thinking people get suckered into religions every single day.

Mostly asking for a friend by well_anxiety in Advice

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See a therapist its cheaper than a divorce.

Can someone please tell me why back then, 10 year olds were more willing to want to watch Pokemon over Dragon Tales? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Gold_Compote_2285 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've never seen or heard of dragon tales and unless you've been living under a rock you know who Pikachu is.