Comment Scientists choose to seek religious approval (Score 1) 827
dmorin sees it as wierd that "science has to basically ask religion if its ok to do something".
Where does any science text say this? Scientists don't have to seek religious approval for what they do. However, they often choose to do so. This could be for sincere reasons but also could be because it benefits them to do it. They receive favourable publicity and are seen to be associated with people who generally command wide respect in the community. Any politician will tell you this is good for their public image, and public image is important in the politics of the research community, just like in regular politics.
Consulting church leaders also helps neutralise a potential source of bad publicity. To be consulted benefits church leaders aswell. Therefore they will court such consultation. Speaking out against science doesn't help this cause.
I agree with dmorin that it is strange to see sciene asking permission or advice from religion. Mosts scientists beleive in the religion called "science" which is fundamentaly incompatible with Christianity. Can you imagine Jesus saying "I am the way, the truth and the life; but just to be sure, go and check with Allah before you do anything big".
Where does any science text say this? Scientists don't have to seek religious approval for what they do. However, they often choose to do so. This could be for sincere reasons but also could be because it benefits them to do it. They receive favourable publicity and are seen to be associated with people who generally command wide respect in the community. Any politician will tell you this is good for their public image, and public image is important in the politics of the research community, just like in regular politics.
Consulting church leaders also helps neutralise a potential source of bad publicity. To be consulted benefits church leaders aswell. Therefore they will court such consultation. Speaking out against science doesn't help this cause.
I agree with dmorin that it is strange to see sciene asking permission or advice from religion. Mosts scientists beleive in the religion called "science" which is fundamentaly incompatible with Christianity. Can you imagine Jesus saying "I am the way, the truth and the life; but just to be sure, go and check with Allah before you do anything big".
