Are Biologists Mostly Atheists?

Thread starter MikeX
Start date Sep 20, 2005

In summary, most biologists believe in evolution and don't believe in intelligent design, although a minority believe in ID.

Sep 28, 2005

Garth

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Rade said:

When asked in the Hebrew Bible who it was, god said, "just call me I Am". Thus, a possible equation for god would be [I Am = I Am]. Now in philosophy, this equation can be reduced to [A=A], which is called the Law of Identity. The Law of Identity is called an axiomatic concept in philosophy, it cannot be derived from thinking, it must just be accepted as a true starting point in further discussion as long as one wants to use "logical" rules for argument. Thus, we can say that god is the Law of Identity personified, and the equation for god is [A=A].

Thank you.

Garth

<h2>1. What is the percentage of biologists who identify as atheists?</h2><p>According to a 2017 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, about 33% of biologists identify as atheists.</p><h2>2. Why do many biologists tend to be atheists?</h2><p>There is no one definitive answer to this question, as individuals' beliefs and reasons for them can vary. However, some possible factors may include the emphasis on evidence-based thinking and the scientific method in biology, as well as the lack of empirical evidence for the existence of a deity.</p><h2>3. Are there any religious biologists?</h2><p>Yes, there are certainly religious biologists. While the percentage may be lower compared to other fields, there are still many biologists who identify as religious or spiritual.</p><h2>4. Does being an atheist affect a biologist's work or research?</h2><p>No, a biologist's personal beliefs do not necessarily impact their work or research. The scientific method is based on objective evidence and data, and personal beliefs should not play a role in the interpretation of results.</p><h2>5. Are there any famous biologists who are atheists?</h2><p>Yes, there are many famous biologists who identify as atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, E.O. Wilson, and Steven Pinker. However, it is important to note that personal beliefs do not necessarily define a scientist's work or contributions to the field of biology.</p>

Related to Are Biologists Mostly Atheists?

1. What is the percentage of biologists who identify as atheists?

According to a 2017 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, about 33% of biologists identify as atheists.

2. Why do many biologists tend to be atheists?

There is no one definitive answer to this question, as individuals' beliefs and reasons for them can vary. However, some possible factors may include the emphasis on evidence-based thinking and the scientific method in biology, as well as the lack of empirical evidence for the existence of a deity.

3. Are there any religious biologists?

Yes, there are certainly religious biologists. While the percentage may be lower compared to other fields, there are still many biologists who identify as religious or spiritual.

4. Does being an atheist affect a biologist's work or research?

No, a biologist's personal beliefs do not necessarily impact their work or research. The scientific method is based on objective evidence and data, and personal beliefs should not play a role in the interpretation of results.

5. Are there any famous biologists who are atheists?

Yes, there are many famous biologists who identify as atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, E.O. Wilson, and Steven Pinker. However, it is important to note that personal beliefs do not necessarily define a scientist's work or contributions to the field of biology.