In the battle between tradition and progress, beliefs and science, where do you stand and why?
If you favour tradition over progress, make your best argument.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.It depends entirely on how you define progress and the uses to science will be put. Science has no morality: It is neutral. The question is always: To what ends will science be used and what will the consequences of such use be? Your question is so broad and ill-defined that it is meaningless.
wordywalt
Level 9
Nov 22, 2017
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What I meant was when religion obstruct the progress of society like in the case of Anti Vaccine campaign, how will you react to it?
If a religion opposes vaccines which can save human lives and prevent human misery, the religion is wrong and must be opposed. That should also lead one to question real morality of such religious dogma.
Tradition can be comforting when it brings people together. Example: The tradition of a wake is comforting for those who are mourning. It is inclusive and helps the process along.
So in my opinion...if traditions do not impede progress then it is not a problem.
Between beliefs and science, there are enough on both sides to keep each other on their toes. The harder time you give science the harder they work to prove they're right.
Betty
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Nov 22, 2017
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