This one is on whether religion makes factual claims. I'm quite happy to accept that it (often) does.
I need to write a follow-up post, though. This current one sets the stage for whether Keith Ward has a good understanding of the relationship between the sciences and the humanities, and the relationship of both to religion. I don't think so. Jerry Coyne agrees with me on this, but I think our reasons will turn out to be slightly different.
Edit: You might want to contribute to the discussion over there - in fact I encourage you to. Be warned, though, Talking Philosophy is pretty strict about civility, assuming good faith, etc.
"Talking Philosophy is pretty strict about civility, assuming good faith, etc."
ReplyDeleteI suppose that restraint is a good thing. There's a time and place for everything, and it's called Pharyngula. ;)