[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Zee

I often think that modern understandings of science is God. God is often a representation of what the human mind cannot understand; the rapid developments in scientific understanding over the last few centuries are filling the gaps in knowledge that humans did not have years ago. Quite why people insist on separating the two or pitting them against each other I don't know. I think it's offensive to call it superstition or wishful thinking; the vast majority of the world's population believes in some form of religion and while that doesn't make them any more or less right than people who don't believe in religion, I do think we should respect that billions of people find solace in their religion of choice. Religion has been responsible for a great deal of art and culture and has defined mankind for centuries, to disregard all of that as nonsense is a bit flippant and disrespectful. I say that as somebody who is not of a religion. It doesn't make my life any better or worse to just respect other peoples' right to believe in their religion without having their views mocked.

face facts millions of people do so because they are effectively brainwashed by their parents and elders and the fact that millions are very poorly educated. Go into any highly religious society and they will also be highly superstitious.

The people that you speak of would find greater solace in a proper education and the ability to appreciate the true wonder of the world through a scientific education.