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In the Battle between Science & Religion in the U.S., Asia is the Winner

I’ve never really understood the "science" of Creationism, even though I do recognize the human need for certainty in a world, governed, in all likelihood, by mathematical probability and chance.  And yet, one needn’t practice a particular religion nor adhere to a prescribed  creed in order to enjoy the advantages of modern dentistry, or use an iphone.  What benefit, then, does Creationism offer the 3+ billion people in the world who do not practice Christianity?  Most of this number will know nothing about the Bible.  They would therefore be at a decided disadvantage if,  in searching for work, they responded to a classified ad in a newspaper for a tour guide at a Creationist Museum.  



However, when I think of the future, it is the American labor force,  that will be at the greatest disadvantage in virtually all other job categories.   Globalization has intensified competition among countries.   Asian religions do not impede scientific innovation and technology, because they are not hogtied by a tension between the scientific and religious communities.  Buddhism, Taoism, Vedanta Hinduism, are non-theistic.  The goal is wisdom or enlightenment rather than loyal adherence to particular creeds or dogmas.  Young Asians will not have to choose between the faith of their fathers and a scientific career.   China will in all probability emerge as a superpower in the decades to come, and other Asian nations follow suit.  In any future battles between science and religion in the West, Asia will win every round.  

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Bradly Jones said…
Well, the world is a very complex network or treaties, alliances as well as political boundaries. No doubt that Asia is currently a dominant force in the world economy, but when it comes to reserved resources, the west wins! What will happen with China when the current working population get old, with one child taking care of two parents and a wife and a kid. all these little factors tend ignored.



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June 3, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Connie Hilliard said…
Bradly, I do agree with your points. The U.S. has a great deal going for itself economically and structurally. But I do believe that we struggle with a "cultural deficit." The religious views of many Americans clash with the precepts of science. As a consequence, our society is not educating a sufficient number of scientists, and we must depend on luring scientists from Asia in order to maintain our competitive edge.
June 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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