Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Is science a religion?

[Chris Wolfe <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

This *is* a good place for throwing ideas/ideologies out for review.  In 
the past things have gone downhill in discussions because I think there 
was not a clear definition of terms, that's imho of course.  My own 
fault is not having a wider view of what people consider "religion" 
and/or "Christianity"... and reading others' opinions helps me broaden 
my thinking.

An issue in the Christian world I am keen on right now is the belief in 
the age of the universe/world/humanity.  Being spoonfed since a lad that 
the universe is only around six thousand years old, it was only a 
handful of years ago I found that you can be a Christian and believe in 
the big bang (yes, by a Creator) and the universe being billions of 
years old (nope, no big 'E' Evolution).  It's a debate that too often 
causes rifts when there are bigger issues like salvation that should be 
focused on.

--Chris

Stephen Montgomery-Smith wrote:

> Rick Buford wrote:
> 
>> Realizing that there is no possibility that we're going to convince each 
>> other over a linux discussion list, I truly hope that religion provides 
>> something in your life that makes it a better place.
> 
> Yes, I agree that there is little chance of convincing each other, at least in 
> the short term.  But I find this particular group very stimulating - there are 
> people from so many different points of view, who are actually willing to engage 
> in discussion, that seems to stay relatively civil.  Whenever I have some 
> opinion, about most anything (politics, religion, computers, local restaurants), 
> I find this forum is a great place to express myself, because the responses are 
> so varied and interesting and honest.  It certainly helps me sharpen or modify 
> my views if I am prepared to air them out in public, and allow others to 
> critisise them.
> 
> Best, Stephen
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