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In reply to the discussion: Do you think it is possible to believe one kind of science but deny another? [View all]Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)14. I suspect that it's more often the other way around
Climate change deniers mostly want the very best and up to date medical care.
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Do you think it is possible to believe one kind of science but deny another? [View all]
onecaliberal
Feb 2015
OP
I can "believe in" medical science, yet not in every. single. element. of it. "Science" is always
WinkyDink
Feb 2015
#2
I just don't understand those folks. I also don't think they are liberal if they don't believe
onecaliberal
Feb 2015
#10
It's possible, but it's not very logical, if one subscribes to the Scientific Method
KingCharlemagne
Feb 2015
#7
You can believe in science as a process while also knowing that part of the process
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#11
Excellent post. I would go further and say all science should be subject to
KingCharlemagne
Feb 2015
#17
There's a small shitload (and I do mean shitload) of scientists who are creationists.
hunter
Feb 2015
#12
Anti vaxxers confuse for profit RX companies who might very well lie and harm for profit
NoJusticeNoPeace
Feb 2015
#26
Science is a method to produce theories, you can support 1 theory but not another based on evidence
on point
Feb 2015
#28