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The New Priesthood
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In the days of the Latin Mass, only the priests understood the liturgy.
The people were told to listen to whatever interpretation was given them, and this meant a tremendous responsibility and authority on the clergy.
People were not encouraged to ask questions, and if they did, it bordered on heresy.
Now a new priesthood has arisen. The scientists.
Experts in one discipline now feel quite entitled to pontificate in other areas of science, and this affects everybody.
''Scientists say, Scientists believe, Scientists warn, Scientists fear,'' are just some of the news headlines that assault us on a regular basis.
Their views are unassailable, solely by virtue of the fact that they are scientists and we are not.
This or that food or drug is good / bad for us, global warming is true / false, and many more issues.
Its amazing how millions of people clamour for change because the High Priests have spoken.
How do you feel about the issues I have raised above?
The people were told to listen to whatever interpretation was given them, and this meant a tremendous responsibility and authority on the clergy.
People were not encouraged to ask questions, and if they did, it bordered on heresy.
Now a new priesthood has arisen. The scientists.
Experts in one discipline now feel quite entitled to pontificate in other areas of science, and this affects everybody.
''Scientists say, Scientists believe, Scientists warn, Scientists fear,'' are just some of the news headlines that assault us on a regular basis.
Their views are unassailable, solely by virtue of the fact that they are scientists and we are not.
This or that food or drug is good / bad for us, global warming is true / false, and many more issues.
Its amazing how millions of people clamour for change because the High Priests have spoken.
How do you feel about the issues I have raised above?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Absolute poppycock Theland. The teachings of the clergy are based on the belief of the words in a book. Blind faith, nothing less. The words of scientists are based on (sometimes) lifetimes of research and experimentation.
The only question is do you believe the honesty of the scientists or do you think they are lining their own pockets? That's a question of faith in humanity, and the same can be asked of preachers: are they truthful in their beliefs, or are they scamming us.
More preachers have proven to be dishonest (in recent years) than scientists.
The only question is do you believe the honesty of the scientists or do you think they are lining their own pockets? That's a question of faith in humanity, and the same can be asked of preachers: are they truthful in their beliefs, or are they scamming us.
More preachers have proven to be dishonest (in recent years) than scientists.
I never saw that thread until now Jim. I knew Theland was very prejudiced towards Muslims, but never realised he had full on racist tendencies. Ironic as a lot of Stormzy's music is highly religious, often falling about his faith and spirituality.
I guess Theland's beliefs are not colourblind. (Ironic, as Jesus, if he existed, would have definitely been darker skinned, given his location.)
I guess Theland's beliefs are not colourblind. (Ironic, as Jesus, if he existed, would have definitely been darker skinned, given his location.)
what a load of old pony! Science is based on continual experimentation and theorising as data becomes available. Scientists are brutal with each other. If I put out a paper the whole science world attempts to disprove it. No scientist believes anything on face value and they certainly don't accept mumbo jumbo from the clergy.
Science is perhaps harder to reach a 'conclusion' as it has probably more documented information ( whether true or false information) than religion and even more intellectually demanding/comprehensive intensive learning than religion.... though religion may try and increase its 'sphere'. (God forbid! )
Whether scientists or religionists are giving true information is debatable, but I think I can weigh preachers more easily.
Whether scientists or religionists are giving true information is debatable, but I think I can weigh preachers more easily.
A hobby horse of yours Theland, and well known to regulars.
The simple fact is, there is no comparison between a priest and a scientist as has been pointed out already several times.
A scientist, by definition, works with evidence, a priest, by definition, works with belief, the two are not in the same universe - except in your mind of course.
The simple fact is, there is no comparison between a priest and a scientist as has been pointed out already several times.
A scientist, by definition, works with evidence, a priest, by definition, works with belief, the two are not in the same universe - except in your mind of course.