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> Also source: one of my favorite pastors Why do you listen to scientific and/or medical advice from an adult who literally could not have dedicated his or her
by hirvi74 3y ago
> Also source: one of my favorite pastors
Why do you listen to scientific and/or medical advice from an adult who literally could not have dedicated his or her life to a study any further away from either field?
- NoZebra120vClip 3y agoIn fact the field of behavioral psychology and religion are amazingly closely aligned, and furthermore, there are many priests who obtained degrees and began professional careers before answering their vocations. I also know several priests, some who are MDs, who specialize in religious fields such as bioethics. These priests are in high demand to advise bishops and hospitals (oh I am sorry, but did you not hear that the Catholic Church founded, established, and propagated the worldwide system of hospitals?) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Catholic_clergy_scientists https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Catholic_clergy_scient...
- hirvi74 3y agoPsychology is not really a science, so I am not surprised there. I lump all both religion and psychology into the same category as horoscopes, palm reading, fortune telling, Greek oracles, etc.. > did you not hear that the Catholic Church founded, established, and propagated the worldwide system of hospitals? That is a massive list. Did any of them actually produce anything of value?