RandomPoster
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First, I agree that Creationism is silly. However, no one seems concerned about things like 50% of Americans believing in ESP and 34% of scientists believing in ESP.
The following article defines ESP as:
Telepathy - mind to mind
Clairvoyance- perceive at distance
Precognition- predict future
Psychokinesis- mind/matter, bending spoon with mind.
The following article defines ESP as:
Telepathy - mind to mind
Clairvoyance- perceive at distance
Precognition- predict future
Psychokinesis- mind/matter, bending spoon with mind.
https://quizlet.com/185058245/psych-200-test-1-esp-flash-cards/
Additionally, belief in reincarnation, astrology and the evil eye is on the rise, particularly among millennials. For all the constant wailing on about the religious right, the country seems to be turning a blind eye to the rise in irrational beliefs in other areas. I personally blame the rising anti-Logical Empiricist movement in academia.
We criticize people for not believing in something, except do not apply the same standard when criticizing people for actually believing in something. Creationists are mocked only because they don't believe in evolution. We don't seem to be as harsh about criticizing people who do believe in something and are trying to coerce others into it. Gullibility is how cults get started.
Science and technology show us they work. They predict events, they produce knowledge and inventions, and they demonstrate their usefulness. The evidence is persuasive. In contrast, basing life decisions on your horoscope is a bad idea. Belief in things with absolutely no verifiable evidence is dangerous.
Additionally, belief in reincarnation, astrology and the evil eye is on the rise, particularly among millennials. For all the constant wailing on about the religious right, the country seems to be turning a blind eye to the rise in irrational beliefs in other areas. I personally blame the rising anti-Logical Empiricist movement in academia.
We criticize people for not believing in something, except do not apply the same standard when criticizing people for actually believing in something. Creationists are mocked only because they don't believe in evolution. We don't seem to be as harsh about criticizing people who do believe in something and are trying to coerce others into it. Gullibility is how cults get started.
Science and technology show us they work. They predict events, they produce knowledge and inventions, and they demonstrate their usefulness. The evidence is persuasive. In contrast, basing life decisions on your horoscope is a bad idea. Belief in things with absolutely no verifiable evidence is dangerous.
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