This lecture was set up in an intriguing way. It starts off with a prayer, which is then followed up by Ken Miller's expert lecture on the debate of evolution. I found this interesting, because Ken Miller is pro-science and evolution, yet allows a religious practice to prepare the crowd for him. Miller gives a standard argument for the science side of this debate. He argues around the idea that science is based off theories and facts. The true beauty of science is that science leaves room for correction.
Throughout his lecture, Miller uses many funny examples of how religion takes things to the extreme sometimes when campaigning against science. I find it amusing how certain schools put warning stickers onto books about evolution, when students have the access to more potentially dangerous reading. I think that stunts like these are a sad attempt from religion to downplay science. One of the biggest arguments against the Theory of Evolution is the theory, itself. People argue that evolution is not a fact. I liked Miller's use of how gravity is also just a theory to back up his argument. Miller states that, in science, theories are on a higher level than facts. Theories are thought of to explain facts.
One thing I don't like about this whole science vs. religion debate is that both sides seem to want to win. In order for this, one must disprove the other, yet why can't we just live in a world where people can accept both religion and science? Yes, they are almost like opposites in the sense that in order for one to be completely true, the other must be false. However, I think both sides are trying too hard to discredit their opponents. This interview was just another example of one side trying to win over the other.
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