God & Physics: Theism in Scientific Community

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The discussion explores the relationship between theism and the scientific community, noting that many physicists identify as atheists or agnostics. It questions whether theism is incompatible with scientific inquiry and whether agnosticism is a more intellectually honest stance than atheism. The conversation also addresses Stephen Hawking's "no boundary proposal," suggesting it leaves room for the existence of a deity, while some argue that faith in God is not a reliable means of acquiring knowledge. Participants emphasize the importance of doubt in the pursuit of knowledge, contrasting it with faith, which they view as potentially limiting. Overall, the thread highlights a tension between scientific reasoning and religious belief within the context of cosmology and astrophysics.
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arildno said:
Your example with "half a heart" is merely a testament to your naivite and ignorance.

Let's not use degrading remarks here because you don't agree.

This thread does violate our PF policy as of now, so I regret to say it needs to be locked.
 

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