IMHO, science and faith are not separate, but go hand in hand.
Science gives us evidence, logic, understanding, and solutions. Faith gives us something to believe in that fills the void to answers we dont have factual, concrete proof for. Scientific evidence such as Darwin's shows that animals evolve over time, and we are no exception. However, that humans were evolved from lower primates or out of waterbugs sliding onto dry land is a theory. Some evidence, but not enough, supports this theory. Christianity states we were from but one man and one woman, made in the image of the Creator. Completely faith based, without evidence. Throughout history, where we came from has STILL been left unanswered, and the only filler we have is some theories and books of faith.
I personally do not understand why some folks have such a hard time wrapping their mind around novel theories. I happen to live in an area exuding Southern Baptist arrogance and ignorance. (this is not meant to inflame S. Baptists, just describing my AREA) It is a mindset here that if their pastor told them something was true they would believe them 100%, truly as sheep. Unquestioning. Because they have BLIND faith, they feel their every action is covered by the Lord's grace. They can use the Earth til it is a burnt core since it was declared that man was responsible for all the animals and whatnot, save the things that creepeth and whatever. Why the hell would God want you to blast off mountain tops for non-renewable energy sources, pollute the worlds oceans by sinking entire cargo ships laden with nuclear waste and toxic cargo in the Mediterranean, why would he want us to consume resources at such a pace that we have an island of plastic/styro garbage the size of Texas floating in the middle of the pacific? Why would God NOT want you to use your damn brain?
In 100 years we have come from horse carriage to Mars rovers supposedly finding life, and sending rockets into the moon. In 100 short years, we have found and nearly depleted all of the world's OBTAINABLE and useful oil, choosing to continue the tradition of using inefficient internal combustion engines en masse rather than vigorously search for renewable, alternate energy... because it wasnt ECONOMICALLY VIABLE. Does this make any sense?
Then have FAITH that we were meant for something better than competing with viruses. A Virus is an agent that is unable to replicate or survive very long outside of it's living host. Viruses have genes (DNA), molecules to carry those genes, and a protein envelope that protects them. They reproduce and consume until their host is no longer living. So... Humans have genes. They have cells made up of molecules, and a muscular envelope covered with more protein being skin and hair. We are reproducing at an unsustainable level, all the while destroying our host. So, truly our closest relative seems to be floating around the world killing pigs and peeps alike, rather than swinging from trees. After all, monkeys havent begun destroying their own habitat.
Im not a scientist, and I dont claim to be. Im not even above average intellect. I pay attention though, question everything, and seek knowledge and understanding.
I used to be against organized religion all together until I fell down the rabbit hole and decided I needed some hope. Hope in something, anything; because our future does not look good. "Unless we change the path we are on, we are likely to end up where we are headed." ~ Chinese Proverb.
Faith in something more, combined with an inquisitive mind and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge has given me something I have never had. I have learned how to focus and exercise my third eye (figurative) and can actually feel the connection between myself and the earth, the rocks, other people, how my actions affect others along down the line, how others' actions affect myself as well as others, why a person has acted or reacted a certain way.... I could go on.
I am reluctant to tell anyone their way of thinking is wrong, or that their idea is bad or an incompetent one. I may not see things the way they have, or might not understand how they perceive the same information. This is the way I think.
I have faith in things which I have no control, and I feel confident in steering the things in which I do. I try to see well outside of the paradigm. I feel Kymatica drives everything in life as we know it -- and IS currently. I also feel that Kymatica is God (or whatever you call him/it/her/xx) and that at their core, every religion (so long as it is morally subjective) is inherently right.
Wow too long of a post already and I just got home from work. I know I am rambling again. Youll have to catch me when im NOT stoned if my thoughts are too jagged =)
I just think that if all the "educated" who deny anything faith-based, and all the religious extremists who deny anything that goes against their respective bibles/laws, proven or otherwise, should sit down and get educated in the opposite. It is all a bunch of -centrism. Seek to understand those who are not like you. Try to understand different customs and courtesies.
When we finally understand one another, we can become a team, pull our heads out of our asses, and get the human race out of the mess we are in.
but I guess that takes faith, right?
