Quote by Jordan D. Paper

Monotheism generally allows for no greys. Ideas are either true or false. Hence, although science develops out of the alchemy of the medieval Christian milieu (derived from Arabic alchemy, which was stimulated by the much earlier Chinese alchemy), science is not understood by the nonscientific monotheistic population. The general Western public mistakenly thinks science presents unalterable truth, as does their religion, rather than theories to be tested and continually discarded to be replaced by new hypotheses, which is the actual scientific method.

Monotheism generally allows for no greys. Ideas are either t

Summary

The quote highlights the difference in mindset between monotheism and the scientific approach. Monotheism, characterized by a belief in the absolute truth of religious doctrines, tends to view ideas as either true or false, leaving little room for nuance or uncertainty. Science, on the other hand, emerges from the alchemical traditions influenced by various cultures but is often misunderstood by those who hold strict monotheistic beliefs. The general public mistakenly perceives science in the same inflexible manner as their religion, overlooking its dynamic nature as an ongoing process of testing theories and replacing them with new hypotheses.

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Science Christianity Scientific Method

By Jordan D. Paper

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