You’re correct - I’m obviously naive - I thought that most religious people had resolved their differences with science (which is impossible to ignore) and it was no longer a source of controversy. Sadly, I am mistaken and the anti science and anti vaxers are still with us and offended. For what it’s worth, I believe in a Deity - the evidence is before me daily, but I’m also an absolute believer in the scientific method and have been involved in science all my life and I see no dichotomy in that. I personally know many MDs that are men of faith yet have reconciled that with scientific fact.

Again, this was in no way intended to start a debate on religion, just the belief or non belief in science and its consequences, and of course the coincidence with Christmas was completely unintentional - just saw this posted on another forum and thought it was thought provoking and worth repeating. Apparently not, and since the topic has descended to the attic, I’m no longer reading or responding after this.

It’s a shame that whoever felt the need to report it to admin could not participate in a polite and reasoned discourse on a topic of current interest without dragging it into the abyss. Not very different than banning or burning books that you disagree with instead of arguing your point intelligently. And of course, we have the poster(s) that made it political and broke the rules (you know who you are). I thank everyone else for their polite and intelligent discourse, whatever your beliefs.

Why? Not political or religious in any way.

Now as to anyone that thinks this is an anti-religion post in any manner, it is not, and you are misreading my intention in posting. It’s a comment on the recent anti science crowd, which I think is dangerous for our society. Personally, I have no problem in believing in both the Deity and evolution - I do and find the two completely compatible. It was never my intention to cause a religious debate on Christmas (or any other time), and if you see it that way, maybe the question is why the simple comment about science and evolution offends and threatens you.

You’re correct - I’m obviously naive - I thought that most religious people had resolved their differences with science (which is impossible to ignore) and it was no longer a source of controversy. Sadly, I am mistaken and the anti science and anti vaxers are still with us and offended. For what it’s worth, I believe in a Deity - the evidence is before me daily, but I’m also an absolute believer in the scientific method and have been involved in science all my life and I see no dichotomy in that. I personally know many MDs that are men of faith yet have reconciled that with scientific fact.

Again, this was in no way intended to start a debate on religion, just the belief or non belief in science and its consequences, and of course the coincidence with Christmas was completely unintentional - just saw this posted on another forum and thought it was thought provoking and worth repeating. Apparently not, and since the topic has descended to the attic, I’m no longer reading or responding after this.

It’s a shame that whoever felt the need to report it to admin could not participate in a polite and reasoned discourse on a topic of current interest without dragging it into the abyss. Not very different than banning or burning books that you disagree with instead of arguing your point intelligently. And of course, we have the poster(s) that made it political and broke the rules (you know who you are). I thank everyone else for their polite and intelligent discourse, whatever your beliefs. Merry Christmas