Re: [Phys-l] The attack on science is political, not philosophical

[Jack Uretsky <jlu@hep.anl.gov>]

No, Rick. That wasn't the message.  The message was, "Youse guys are 
behaving even lousier than my guys; therefore, my guys are right."

Does anybody recall that this list is about the teaching of physics?
						regards,
							Jack


On Thu, 17 Jan 2008, Richard  Tarara wrote:

> People who have a certain 'disdain' for religions (as apposed to theologies)
> at least don't seem to be blowing up people in the name of that disdain.  A
> long ago note suggested that religions seem to have a social purpose-which
> they certain can have.  The question for many is whether, in the end, these
> religions do more harm than good.  Of course, and we've seen this expressed
> several times on this list, 'my religion' is just fine....its those other
> ones!  ;-)
>
> Rick
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <FIZIX29@aol.com>
> To: <phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [Phys-l] The attack on science is political, not philosophical
>
>
> > I wade into this discussion with much trepidation!  I am no expert on
> > science, evolution, theology, or education, but I think I have picked up
> > on an
> > arrogance from the anti-religion advcocates which is just as strong as I
> > am sure
> > they perceive from the religious fanatics.
>
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