Science vs. Religion: (Chapter Two) (Humans)

by David Turell , Monday, February 21, 2011, 01:39 (4820 days ago) @ xeno6696

You make several comments about us gaining a good "how" about the universe but not the "why." 
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> Personally, I don't understand the seduction of "why" questions. It must be something uniquely Western that I simply managed to miss altogether while growing up. -
I've thought about this comment for a day or so. My book is semi- autobiograhical, and is meant to show doubters, atheists, or kids asking questions, whether there might be scientific evidence for a greater power. I use the word God because it is familiar usage. UI is a foreign term until some discussion is presented. The style and content of the writing is an attempt to stay at an upper high school, lower college level. One problem is that when I went to school, all those levels were much higher than today. My high school was considered among the top 20 in the country. My college is now ranked (by US Report, however valuable that is) as 15th, varying a little year by year. I tried to pass on my thoughts as simply as I could. The 'why' issue is central to my attempt. And in my thinking as you know, the amazing 'hows' point to a 'why'.