Posted by baseball55 on September 23, 2015, at 20:14:01
In reply to And yes, I see my typing is horrible today., posted by hello321 on September 23, 2015, at 17:09:40
I will add that I was trained as a scientist and have great regard for the scientific method, which was the greatest gift of the enlightenment, though fought tooth and nail by the church and monarchy of the time, who much preferred using anecdote and prejudice and superstition (not to mention common sense) as a means to maintain their power. People sought the truth, developed methods to seek the truth and methods to assess the truth of claims, despite intense persecution.
Democracy (which allows people to argue) and the scientific method are the basis for our high standard of living today, in my opinion.
Democracy also was attained by individuals who sought truth and justice despite persecution.
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