tycho wrote:Let us consider some religious words in the context of our conversation:
'Faith comes through hearing the Word'.
That is, faith comes through perception. Perception works to distinguish truth from illusion.
Hence faith comes through science.
I am overwhelmed by the no. of examples I can give.
'You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free'.
Consider what 'believing in the truth' without 'knowing the truth!'
One cannot be free in such a case. His faith will lack action.
How does God account for the perishing of His people?
Look at how other world religions have dealt with science. What can you see?
I see your point.The truth has to be revealed eventually.His people perish for a lack of knowledge,hence science.A machine for generating knowledge.I also agree now,illusions are not bad,just test and confirm.
Uncertainty is certain.Let go