Hashem AL-ghaili :
I just got the chance to watch parts of the “creation vs evolution” debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham and I would like to express my opinion on the subject.
First of all, I want to say that I was a believer until I discovered science. Back then, I didn’t need anyone to tell me that science and traditions cannot meet; I simply found it by myself and switched immediately. I decide to choose science because it allows me to ask questions and pursue their answers. I favored logic and reason and put all traditions behind because they simply didn’t make any sense anymore.
After I discovered the amazing wonders of science and how it could potentially change our future, I decided to promote it in a way that doesn’t hurt anyone. Just as science fascinated me, it could fascinate anyone out there without having to tell them to leave their beliefs behind.
To me, the main aim behind communicating science to the general public is to attract more audience to enjoy the awesomeness of science and nature regardless of their beliefs. Yes, I strongly believe in evolution, but I have no problem with those who don’t believe in it simply because science may someday fascinate them and show them the way.
Bill Nye played a great role in science communication in the past, but now he is just creating a huge gap between science and religion which harms science more than serving it. Many people, who could potentially join science and discover it by themselves, are getting away from science because the worst thing you could do is attacking someone’s beliefs. As someone who had faith, I know how it feels. This is why I didn’t support the “creation vs evolution” debate from the first place.
By nature, humans are curious beings. Just show them half of the way and they will work their way to discover the other half. We just need to show people how good science is, how amazing it is, how wonderful it is to ask questions about stuff before believing in them. That’s how will they discover science and try to pursue in their live. If that didn't change them, let us just coexist and enjoy science.
Presley Cooper-Pitt Grace : On the other side, Ken Ham only offered up smug retorts while waving the Bible. If he had perhaps engaged in depth the more philosophical aspects of religion & shown a hint of intelligence & ability to present his views with some modicum of respect for those he was allegedly representing, an actual conversation could have been ignited.
The problem was Ken Ham, not his beliefs. Arrogant & belligerent. Bill Nye would have welcomed anything ANYTHING Ham could have offered in terms of an intelligent exchange
I just got the chance to watch parts of the “creation vs evolution” debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham and I would like to express my opinion on the subject.
First of all, I want to say that I was a believer until I discovered science. Back then, I didn’t need anyone to tell me that science and traditions cannot meet; I simply found it by myself and switched immediately. I decide to choose science because it allows me to ask questions and pursue their answers. I favored logic and reason and put all traditions behind because they simply didn’t make any sense anymore.
After I discovered the amazing wonders of science and how it could potentially change our future, I decided to promote it in a way that doesn’t hurt anyone. Just as science fascinated me, it could fascinate anyone out there without having to tell them to leave their beliefs behind.
To me, the main aim behind communicating science to the general public is to attract more audience to enjoy the awesomeness of science and nature regardless of their beliefs. Yes, I strongly believe in evolution, but I have no problem with those who don’t believe in it simply because science may someday fascinate them and show them the way.
Bill Nye played a great role in science communication in the past, but now he is just creating a huge gap between science and religion which harms science more than serving it. Many people, who could potentially join science and discover it by themselves, are getting away from science because the worst thing you could do is attacking someone’s beliefs. As someone who had faith, I know how it feels. This is why I didn’t support the “creation vs evolution” debate from the first place.
By nature, humans are curious beings. Just show them half of the way and they will work their way to discover the other half. We just need to show people how good science is, how amazing it is, how wonderful it is to ask questions about stuff before believing in them. That’s how will they discover science and try to pursue in their live. If that didn't change them, let us just coexist and enjoy science.
Presley Cooper-Pitt Grace : On the other side, Ken Ham only offered up smug retorts while waving the Bible. If he had perhaps engaged in depth the more philosophical aspects of religion & shown a hint of intelligence & ability to present his views with some modicum of respect for those he was allegedly representing, an actual conversation could have been ignited.
The problem was Ken Ham, not his beliefs. Arrogant & belligerent. Bill Nye would have welcomed anything ANYTHING Ham could have offered in terms of an intelligent exchange
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