McMetal
Writer of Wrongs
- Sep 29, 2015
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I don't argue with people who think soccer is a better sport than hockey, because that's a matter of opinion. I BELIEVE hockey is a better and more interesting sport, but I won't look down at somebody who appreciates soccer more, because that's their preference. I don't look down on people who like rap music, or sushi, or like to drive fast cars, either. Those are all completely valid points of view that I happen to not share, but respect nonetheless.A phenomena might be well understood, but it can still be up for debate. Science isn't 100% accurate in all things that are studied.
You mentioned "evolution is real" - that can be debated until the end of time because science does not have definitive, 100% proof of it. It can be even further debated when pitted against religious beliefs.
All I'm saying is, don't antagonize people if they aren't big believers in science - and anything in life, really - just because it's what you believe in.
But something like "Evolution is real" isn't the same thing. It's an exhaustively documented subject (genetic studies have 100% conclusively proven that evolution has happened). Perhaps if someone doesn't understand the evidence, they might think otherwise, but if they're not willing to educate themselves about what the facts are, their "opinion" about evolution is not valid when it comes from a place of ignorance.