Fri 7 Nov, 2008
We Have Come Full Circle
Comments (1) Filed under: Education, Good, True and Beautiful, Reasoning, Society, Truth, WorldviewsTags: academia, authority, philosophy, science
How did we get to the point where scientists can comment on areas of life not observable by science (such as God) and be embraced as experts? How did we get to the point where scientists assume that knowledge within the realm of science are matters of personal conviction rather than objective truth? How did we get to the point that “scientists” make assumptions about where human life begins, the side-effects of contraception, contraception and abortion as “women’s health,” in-vitro fertilization as the best option for infertile women, a biological genesis of homosexuality, etc. are made without scientific evidence? Then it occurred to me. Our culture is once again embracing “authority” as a source of truth. Continue reading
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