Re: An insult


The comparison is between what religion offers and what science
offers. Religion offers a benevolent and powerful guardian who can be
loved and worshipped, triumph over death, objective moral guidelines,
etc. It may entail wishful thinking, but it has a powerful appeal.
Science promises truth purchased by the abandonment of comforting
beliefs.

You could equally say: "Science promises truth purchased by the
abandonment of wrongful beliefs."

Then the cost may be worth paying!

Better Socrates unhappy than a pig happy?

But I don't think I'd be happy being a pig, and pursuing truth makes
me happy.






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