quantum mechanics: Kastner\'s brilliant blog (Introduction)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Thursday, July 18, 2013, 22:39 (4147 days ago) @ rekastner

As is so often the case, we find precisely what we seek based on the preconceived notions of what we want. I am no exception to that rule, even though I do try to take a more balanced approach. (I just happen to be on the more religious side of the pendulum swing at the moment). If you search for God in science, you will find him/her/it everywhere you look. If you search for proof that God does not exist, you will find it everywhere you look. In either case, the most realistic answer is that what you have found is neither proof for nor against anything, but rather your interpretation of the evidence. I have long held that science is as much of a religion as any of the worlds recognized religions, and that both science and religion are simply different aspects of the same search for answers based on different criteria. Personally, I see God's handiwork everywhere I look; from the vast and wondrous universe to our own bodies which are 'wonderfully and fearfully made'.-QP & QM only serve to deepen my appreciate and strengthen my faith that there is something greater than ourselves and infinitely more purposeful than random chance driving creation. Science that breeds no understanding of the nature of existence is like learning something new about an old friend to me.

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What is the purpose of living? How about, 'to reduce needless suffering. It seems to me to be a worthy purpose.