Remember how when you were a little kid your parent or some other adult would end a discussion with finality by saying, “Because I said so.”? As we get older, it’s not uncommon for some people to evoke religion or science the same way. Those in the former group seek to terminate discussions in their favor by quoting the Bible, Koran, Torah or other religious text. Those in the latter quote the findings of a scientific study or studies to achieve this same goal.
When we view religion or science as the ultimate authority, it’s only natural that we view the alternative orientation as opposite and worthy of skepticism and even derision. But once again we face that all too common human dilemma: does the opposing view bother us so much because it’s so different? Or does it bother us so much because it’s so similar?
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