I prefer not to get involved in "religion arguments", but I figure I might say something about my views on science vs. religion.
Firstly, look above:"I prefer not to get involved in 'religion arguments' ". Why? Simple. RELIGION is a
FAITH.
FAITH as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language:
Faith Pronunciation Key (fth)
n.
1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity. The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.
Observe number 2: "Belief that
does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust."
You see? ILLOGICAL BELIEF. You cannot win an argument as, by its very definition, RELIGION does not care whether there is evidence against or for it. Example: I have FAITH in you", is the statement of having an irrational belief of the capabilities of an individual.
Secondly, FAITH/RELIGION is not a SCIENCE. SCIENCE (#
1. The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena.
2. Such activities restricted to a class of natural phenomena.
3. Such activities applied to an object of inquiry or study.)
is very different from RELIGION. SCIENCE, by ITS very definition RESTS SQUARELEY UPON THE FOUNDATION OF EVIDENCE!
Just my 2 cents.
Gabe