Man of science, man of faith

I want to make a very important point that should always be considered. Many people seem to see a division between a 'man of science' and a 'man of faith' like they are opposites. Like one needs proof and another doesn't. This is another error, no reasonable person is like that, all are 'men of science AND faith'.

Consider a scientist, doing his experiments, observing the results, making his theories, and seeing patterns forming allowing him to create laws to govern how things work, and predict how they will behave. In the case of the deeper things like quarks or dark matter which cannot be directly observed, there can be no proof, only indirect indications showing their current models of the universe are correct enough to put their trust in. They cannot see, so they put their faith in what their studies and experience have shown them to be true.

Likewise the Pattern, or Tao, or God, or Dharma, or the Logos, or whatever name you call it is invisible, yet its existence has been observed indirectly by man always, even massive ancient religions have been built upon it - notice how they all have this same concept at their heart? Those with faith in the 'Higher Power', unless they are deluded, they have seen convincing evidence of it, and it can be examined and the Oddities discovered.

A genuine faith is certainly not blind, whether by the spiritual seeker or the student of quantum theory, it makes no difference. There must be at least reasonable evidence that things are so, or else they should not be believed. I am examining the Pattern from a scientific point of view, and the results have increased my religious faith because of scientific experiment. No rational person would say the astronomically unlikely probability of coincidence in the results of the experiments is meaningless, if I were examining anything other than God then they would say it DEFINITELY has meaning. How odd! But that's the Oddity for you. :)

If you let scientific, social or religious teachers tell you things, do you see evidence the things they tell you are so? Or do you just trust them because of their 'authority'? Do not let other people do your thinking for you, for then they control your minds. They control what you believe and what you think and do. That is between you and the Pattern, do not be a slave to anyone who wants human cattle. Be FREEEEEEEEEE! :D