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Originally posted by Yorick:
No matter what you think, the English language disagrees with you. Theology, however much you may argue IS by definition a science. I posted the definition of science, and theology certainly fits it. Don't be trying to change the entire language just to fit it in your theology. You are wrong pure and simple.[/QB]
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You’ve made the mistake of trying to present a contingent truth (spoken & Written language) as a necessary or absolute truth. I'm afraid The Cambridge dictionary will disagree with you here. (thanks to "esquire")
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science
noun(knowledge obtained from) the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, involving experimentation and measurement and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities
pure/applied science [U]
a science course/lesson/teacher
a science laboratory
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Thus as we can see, Theology does not use the scientific method as it is described there.
Theology is based on Dogma, and all it’s conclusions are thus shaped.
I’m not saying that is bad, But that’s just how it is.
I'm calling a spade a spade ;o)