http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19423147
Even Darwin admitted that
there was a lack of fossil (and now, genetic) evidence to support his
theory of natural selection and the consequential piece of evolution and
adaptation that followed from it.
But some are more likely to
cling to the abstractions that simplify the world beyond measure, such
that they continue to remain ignorant about about the basic
functionality of the universe that, actually is, around them.
There are some aspects of religion that have to do with functionality
for the sake of humans and for the sake of the world that is around us.
Respect for nature is one of them.
Likewise respect and love for others is another.
However, religion in my own mind remains only an abstraction that was
produced to explain and control the world around it, without actually
having evidence to support the claims and the doctrines.
All of the major religions were founded before the concept of the scientific method.
Therefore, it is reasonable to rework and re-question the concepts that
are at the core of it, to see what is still valid as far as our current
(emphasize current), understanding of the world that is around us and
beyond our brain's mistakes, for our own sakes, as well as for the sakes
of others.
Because, without this kind of constant and
continuous knowledge production, we would be making life harder for
ourselves and for others, regardless of what we may think or experience
to the contrary.
Mistakes can be made.
But that doesn't mean that progress can be stopped, in spite of what conservative minded individuals think or believe.
The world is a tumult.
And you've got to learn how to ride it, rather than "control" it.
"It's not the strongest of the species that survives, but the ones most responsive to change." - C. Darwin.
Think about it.
Cause you're apt to get left behind if you don't.
Think about it.
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