Why Do People Debate About Religion?

Originally Posted by Heisenberg

In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion. [Carl Sagan, 1987 CSICOP keynote address]

There are many hypotheses in science which are wrong. That's perfectly all right; they're the aperture to finding out what's right. Science is a self-correcting process. To be accepted, new ideas must survive the most rigorous standards of evidence and scrutiny. [Carl Sagan, Cosmos television series]

Hate to take a stab, but wouldnt it be funny if the hypotheses kept changing until scientists realized the bible is true? Probably not likely, I know.

Sure, I know a lot of scientists believe that the bible has no facts, but surely there must be something? I mean even the famous Atheist H.G Wells wrote this...

When asked which person left the most permanent impression on history, he replied that judging a person’s greatness by historical standards:

“By this test, Jesus stands first.”

“I am a historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history.”

“Christ is the most unique person of history. No man can write a history of the human race without giving first and foremost place to the penniless teacher of Nazareth.”

'why do people argue about religion ' ........................for me its because i care wether or not my beliefs are true if i didnt care wether or not my beliefs are true i might as well worship your farthers penis .