People who don’t believe in scientific facts tend to lack the ability to evaluate complex ideas, hold religious beliefs that prevent them from accepting scientific material, and ignorance has overpowered their mindset when it comes to acknowledging scientific markings. Science is based on researched evidence, yet people’s spiritual beliefs disregard it completely. The ineptitude to comprehend expert-based speculations, the lack of information and overall awareness contributes to the growing numbers of non-believers. Overall, distrust is the root of all conspiracy theories, whether they involve the government, science, or both. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, ignorance is defined as a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education.
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The conflict between evidence and faith has been a subject of argument since the classical era. The scientific and religious world differ greatly when it comes to their reasoning behind their beliefs. When it comes to scientific theories and facts, people who choose to believe will base their mind-set on the scientific method, the evidence, and its logic with regard to its view of the world. Science is very straightforward, something is either possible or it is not, and if it is, clear evidence is expected before moving forward. Religion, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. A person’s religious beliefs are based on faith and sacredness. Religious faith depends on their specific writing, stories and higher powers and of course, these vary when it comes to the types of religion. “Controversies are not just about the nature of science but also about the nature of faith” (Drees 549.) Religion and Science, both have a system of belief, which is ultimately
The conflict between evidence and faith has been a subject of argument since the classical era. The scientific and religious world differ greatly when it comes to their reasoning behind their beliefs. When it comes to scientific theories and facts, people who choose to believe will base their mind-set on the scientific method, the evidence, and its logic with regard to its view of the world. Science is very straightforward, something is either possible or it is not, and if it is, clear evidence is expected before moving forward. Religion, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. A person’s religious beliefs are based on faith and sacredness. Religious faith depends on their specific writing, stories and higher powers and of course, these vary when it comes to the types of religion. “Controversies are not just about the nature of science but also about the nature of faith” (Drees 549.) Religion and Science, both have a system of belief, which is ultimately