From Dictionary.com
Religion - specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects.
Science - systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
Ricky Gervais posted a tweet today about Science and Religion.
First off - Religion AND Science save people's lives. They just happen to do it in two completely different ways.
Let's say that Religion is a set of beliefs that people choose to live by. Ok good.
Let's say that Science is a set of beliefs that people choose to live by. Ok good.
This is not a battle between the two. It is the recognized fact that both are oh so very similar and both can motivate a human being to do wonderful or terrible things.
Religion started wars and killed people, Science backed the the wars by creating weapons that can destroy our entire planet. Humans are to blame for everything, NOT religion or science. They are simply catalysts.
Religion tries to instill morals.
Science doesn't care about you. But it can help with your headache caused by religion.
Both are amazing and have the power to change human beings.
Are you religious? Are you Scientigious?
DOES IT MATTER? NO!
*** (this is my life motto, you can borrow it if you need to) ***
*** Do what you want, when you want. AS LONG AS YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT HURTING ANYONE - INCLUDING YOURSELF.
And for the love of god and science, don't lie to yourself. ***
So, what good does pretending that you are Science do? Let's ask Ricky Gervais.
First off - F you Ricky Gervais for being a self serving (insert all ego related english words)
In response to your tweet:
Science created weapons. Such as the one that shot the girl in the head.
Felix Baumgartner (the man who jumped from space) said this - "When i was standing there on top of the world so humble, you are not thinking about breaking records. I was thinking about coming back alive. You do not want to die in front of your parents and all these people... I though 'please God, don't let me down."
So I say this to Ricky Gervais -
You are not Science because Science is based on the closest thing we have to factual evidence. You are in fact a moron, NOT Science.
You can not speak to Religion. The word doesn't actually cause problems and isn't a person or animal.
.. oh this is a joke and it's funny? No wait, you're Ricky Gervais... and you are not funny.
This tweet is a screw you to Religion in a world where more and more people are lost in life and can't find purpose.
You are appealing to the type of person who thinks that believing in Science will help them in life and bring fulfillment. Thus turning Science into a religion itself.
You Ricky Gervais... may in fact be the Devil. Neh, you are the Devil's bitch.
Do I have it all wrong? Then please just answer me why you need to attack religion, It is not the reason this world is the way it is. People are the reason this world is the way it is. There will ALWAYS be a set of beliefs that people will choose to follow... Always.
So shut your stupid mouth. Please. It is hard enough that I have to hear the garbage spewing out of the radio while trying to live my life. But having to listen to or read this kind of uneducated sneer makes me want to punch you in the skull, and I don't even like violence.
Disproving religion helps no one. Thank you.
