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> Let the religious make the journey to science, with steps of any size they choose. I wrote a comment earlier where this attitude is commonplace. that seems t

> Let the religious make the journey to science, with steps of any size they choose. I wrote a comment earlier where this attitude is commonplace. that seems to take an approach of "let them figure it out" - while abdicating any responsibility for helping them do so. That approach exemplifies the attitude of "amateurs get angry, professional educate"[1]. I think you can argue that Nye was the consummate professional in that regard in that he's willing to engage a discussion in order to educate people & explain the importance of science & the need for proper education. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7200474 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7200474

lutusp 13y ago
> I wrote a comment earlier where this attitude is commonplace. that seems to take an approach of "let them figure it out" - while abdicating any responsibility for helping them do so. You're obviously a thoughtful person, but this business of "helping them do so" is in my view rather paternalistic. I think the right moment for a religious person to engage with science is when he feels he must, to make sense of his life, not when a scientifically literate acquaintance independently decides it's time. This serves to break the pattern of bogus authority and a lifelong dependence on others for intellectual guidance. Just my two cents' worth.