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Post Re: The New Atheists; The Cult of Science?

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I suppose in any system there are those that wish to take the lead and form it in their ideals and unfortunately too many willing and unquestioning parties that want to follow (Amazingly so if you are espousing hate of some sort). This occurs even in a system based upon examination, introspection, and logical deduction. Some wish to take the short cut and let others do their thinking.

Perhaps there is some resurgence of social Darwinism in these circles.
Impatient people always want to create short cuts - 'We're all going to die, so lets get there quicker by killing everybody now!' The patient aren't such pessimists and never jump the gun (productionism/ growth i.e. letting things be versus reductionism/ destruction i.e. interference patterns). It's easier to kill (stop things now) than have the patience (courage) to just stand and await developments: The former is the political answer - the latter, science (study and learn from versus eradicate and remain ignorant of, the existence of).

Positivism builds (religion/art/healing), negativity destroys (politics) and neutrality observes, and learns the truth (science/philosophy).

Long live logic! (versus short lived irrationality)


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