I think science share so many similarities with the nature of religion that we could assume science is a religion.
let me explain what I mean.
the clear difference between science and religion are logic and dogma. but if I follow scientific explanations, I need to believe what I learned from others. I never saw that the earth is spheric, but I can't take someone serious who believes that the earth's flat. you can only prove those things with words. but there is the reality of language.
my complete pattern of thought is linked with my language and I cannot break off this.
now me personally I don't believe in a religion, but my whole family (maternal) does, two of my uncles are priests (one is even a bishop). but my bishop uncle is kinda cool as he believes in science, but thinks that the nature of god is his personal way of seeing and experiencing life.
but I remember that the transition from a religious kid to a agnostic one was kinda "painful", because I felt betraying my family. I feel completely different about this today.
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