I Would Like to See Religion Wiped Off the Face of the Earth
Science will fly you to the Moon.
Religion will fly you into a building
Religion will fly you into a building
61-69, M
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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
wistful, the universe’s physical laws and organising principles are identified by using the scientific method. Magic is any effect that is achieved by violating those physical laws of the universe, or by contravening its organising principles.
All religions rely heavily on claims of magic, even though there is no evidence whatsoever that physical laws and organising principles have ever been violated.
Religion’s reliance on magic therefore necessitates faith.
Faith is merely pretending to know something that one does not actually know.
Once a person is prepared to accept such pretence, once they begin to fool themselves to the extent that reason and rational inquiry become impaired... they become certain.
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” (Voltaire)
All religions rely heavily on claims of magic, even though there is no evidence whatsoever that physical laws and organising principles have ever been violated.
Religion’s reliance on magic therefore necessitates faith.
Faith is merely pretending to know something that one does not actually know.
Once a person is prepared to accept such pretence, once they begin to fool themselves to the extent that reason and rational inquiry become impaired... they become certain.
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” (Voltaire)