Sky Dancer
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But does that not make science into a sort of 'god' or quasi deity to be worshipped and obeyed if science cannot be doubted or questioned? But then I lean toward that school of science for whom 'proof' and 'certainty' are very big words and almost non existence in the language.
That is why I say science and faith can coexist quite peacefully side by side so long as neither are presumed to be all that ends all. Neither can be proved by one person to another beyond any possibility of doubt except within very narrow parameters. And both leave open endless possibilities for new revelation and truth.
I respect the science that admits that anything not repeatable is not provable and therefore must be taken or not on faith. I respect the faith that guarantees my right to be wrong.
I respect the science that notes what is repeatable in one circumstance and environment and knows that such limited scope of experience may or may not be the same over the breadth and width of the entire universe. I respect the science that seeks to learn, explore, expand knowledge, and understand the universe and everything in it while appreciating that we now have a tiny fraction of all the science that there is to know.
What is faith other than belief in something larger than our own experience?
What is faith other than belief in something larger than our own experience? Faith can also be confidence that comes with scientific proof.
For example, I can say that I have faith or confidence in Buddhist meditation because it has helped me make changes in my mind and heart. That's a faith based statement on one person's anectdotal experience.
The brains of meditators have been scientifically studied and there is evidence of profound changes that occur as a result of meditation. That is the confidence that comes from proof that meditation benefits.
I had to be convinced that trying meditation would be of benefit before I started to meditate, kind of a faith that it may be helpful. Then, the results backed my faith or gave me confidence in Buddhist meditation.
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