I am a scientifically-minded person who is trying to sort out my religious beliefs. I think it would be helpful to read some debates between deism, atheism, pantheism (Spinozism), and/or a scientifically-grounded theism. Can anyone recommend me books or essays that discuss these topics in ways that are engaging, well-thought-out, and thorough?
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posted by capricorn
on Mar 19, 2013 -
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Did the Catholic Church actively suppress literacy and education during the Middle Ages, or was it simply a byproduct of the era?
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posted by zarq
on Oct 4, 2012 -
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I want to learn more about the philosophy of science, the validation of its methods, its relation to faith and our core existence, its weaknesses, its controversies, its fundamental warps and wefts into the fabric of our society.
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posted by Peregrin5
on May 3, 2012 -
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I'm stories of ways in which space programs from around the world have interacted with religion and ancient myth.
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posted by Blasdelb
on Mar 13, 2012 -
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Looking for suggestions for a novel for Jewish/Christian 7th graders that explores religion-- extra points for sci fi!
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posted by akabobo
on May 29, 2011 -
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Has there ever been a documented case of someone being killed in the name of peer-reviewed science?
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posted by mister-m
on Jan 21, 2011 -
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They say that science takes care of the "how", and religion takes care of the "why"... What I want to know is, do "how" and "why" have equal philosophical footing?
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posted by klanawa
on May 23, 2010 -
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A lively discussion has come to a screeching halt, but I don't want it to. Help me continue the debate!
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posted by tdreyer
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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I'm trying to remember the name of a sci-fi book. I read it like 10 years ago, so my memory of it's a bit fuzzy. One of the major topics was something about the religion of science. I remember a guy who was able to trick people, a traveling salesman of sorts, who sold someone a machine that turned lead into gold. The machine actually worked, but would stop working after he got away with his money. I don't *think* I'm imagining this book, but who knows...
posted by Political Funny Man
on Nov 11, 2009 -
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Are there any substances, other than water, where the solid form is less dense than the liquid?
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posted by Baby_Balrog
on Feb 20, 2007 -
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How is my belief that the world is round any more scientific than someone else's belief that a benevolent deity listens to her prayers? (I know this may seem chatty or open-ended, but I have a feeling that there is a neat argument out there that would wrap up this question for me, and meanwhile I'm in a bit of philosophical crisis about it.)
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posted by CrunchyGods
on Dec 4, 2006 -
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My religion prof. tried to tell our class that there was a 'scholar' who did research and came up with the claim that 90% of the presumptions upon which current science is based are wrong.
Where can I find who said this so that I can find a rebuttle saying it is crap?
posted by ackeber
on Oct 10, 2006 -
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I was raised as a christian scientist, meaning no medicine, no doctors and I was not even allowed to believe that any physical symptom of illness or injury I might have was real. Needless to say such beliefs have not promoted a healthy self awareness, self image or even much of an instinct for self-preservation. I also had some persistent medical problems as a child that went untreated.
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posted by gallois
on Mar 18, 2006 -
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What do you think is going to happen to the USA if "Intelligent Design" is successfully placed into the science curriculum?
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posted by five fresh fish
on Oct 10, 2005 -
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I am looking for cross-cultural examples of conflict between science and religion/traditional beliefs.
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posted by Tallguy
on May 3, 2005 -
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I just got done reading Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for class. Now, I have to find a book that also deals with nature in the same regard to read (ie, we're destroying it- go fix it! Though it could be how nature is ours to control and we should actually exploit it more). Preferable, though not necessary, for my own pleasure would be something that intertwines religion and science with nature (from a negative or positive standpoint) into the book.
posted by jmd82
on Sep 8, 2004 -
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