Something Ricky Gervais said about science and religion:

“If you could somehow erase all knowledge and all written record of both science and currently existing religions then come back in 1000 years time, science would come back because it’s observable, testable and works within a set of rules. But religion would stay gone, because there’s no continuing activity for it.”

Thoughts?

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LeopoldBloom · M

There would be new religions. There is an evolutionary reason for religion, which is why it exists in every human society.

ElwoodBlues · M

@LeopoldBloom Most likely that's correct. But the point is, changing religions is like changing the wallpaper. Science made the house dry and warm and snug; religion is a high-visibility afterthought.

AtticEscapee

@LeopoldBloom @ElwoodBlues Are you two a couple?

ElwoodBlues · M

@AtticEscapee Both humans, both male (I assume), both members of SW. I have no idea who he is IRL, and I assume the converse is also true.