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Question by eric k: What tests would enable science to falsify the hypothesis of a supernatural deity? The ability to falsify a given hypothesis being one of the most important aspects of the scientific method, by what means could science falsify the idea of a supernatural deity? Especially one defined as, "beyond the realm of space and time, non-material, and non-contingent", that seems so popular these days. If you think science should address the existence of gods, then surely you must know of a way to disprove the existence of gods, otherwise there is no point in applying the methods of science to this area of inquiry. Thanks. Best answer for What tests would enable science to falsify the hypothesis of a supernatural deity?:
Answer by Jon M dn Çpıs sıɥâ"´
Exactly the same tests that would enable science to prove the hypothesis of a supernatural deity: none. Proving God's presence with science is like trying to grab a wave off the top of the ocean and hold it in your hand. It assumes things about God, reality, and our ability to perceive all realities around us, that are naive at best and hubristic at worst.
Answer by The CAt in the Tin Foil HAt
An IQ test.
Answer by neil s
Following the scientific method, first one has to have a reason to make an hypothesis. There is no reason to hypothesize a God.
Answer by Crybaby Atheist
If you have no access to the room next door, how are you certain there is no elephant present in it? It could be a very large room. It could be a very quiet elephant. I don't use science to support the existence of God. Either one believes or one does not. Where's your old "Serenity" avatar? I just watched that movie again about a week ago. It's still a hoot.
Answer by Invisible Talker
Supernatural deities are unfalsifiable by definition. And btw, that is not a strength for a theory but a weakness.
Answer by The Canadian Atheist
First there would have to be something to test. Can I test for Leprechauns? Or Pixies? Of course not, since they don't exist, just like gods, angels, demons, ghosts and intelligent republicans...
Answer by Cool Lou
SCIENCE HAS NO NEED TO FALSIFY THE HYPOTHESIS OF A SUPER NATURAL DEITY. BECAUSE THE HYP[OTHESIS IS NOT BASED IN LOGIC OR REASON.
Answer by Aggy
Wrong on pretty well every count. The scientific method takes available evidence and draws a conclusion from that evidence. It does not start off with a result then try to find evidence to support that result. To test a null hypothesis you first of all establish a prima facie case for proposing your hypothesis and then you devise a method of testing that hypothesis taking into account existing knowledge and new information from your experiment/test. Science has not been able to establish the prima facie case yet so testing any hypothesis is way off.
Answer by Keep Earth clean,it's not Uranus
None of his supposed "evidence" has any backbone.And there is a lot of evidence that a deity did not create the universe/earth/us.They are just a product of natural laws.One you understand evolution and and astrophysics,you don't even need god.This is all the proof you need.
Answer by sparky_dy
It would seem to me that they have cunningly defined their God as "not interacting in any observable way with the real universe". Which is functionally equivalent to not existing.
Answer by Poppy Seed
I don't really see how one could hypothesise a supernatural 'anything'--much less go about falsifying it.
NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, spacecraft has made it possible for scientists to construct the first comprehensive sky map of our solar system and its location in the Milky Way galaxy. The new view will change the way researchers view and study the interaction between our galaxy and sun.
Currently there exist a number of life science societies in India. The names being diverse, purpose indeed remains the same. These societies are aiming to bring people on a universal platform and popularize science. Certain initiative needs to be incorporated in order to popularize science, which is necessary for its further betterment in the society.
Life Science Society Initiative (LSSI)
The increased effort by the prevalent societies needs more focused perspective. Current outlook is more towards increasing the awareness of science within the community, also there is interdisciplinary work carried out by some of these societies. The efforts should be directed not just to gather these intellectuals and students on a common platform but also to inculcate the habit amongst them to interact in near future. Directives should thus be towards creation of a scientist, teacher, entrepreneur and most significantly an intellectual.
Scientist-Teacher Interacti on (STI)
There should be an increased researcher-educator partnership between both, the educators of science and scientists to teach science as it is practiced. There is a communication gap, which is commonly observed between both the scientist and a teacher. The use and conception of improved facilities, update knowledge and productive interactions between the scientist and teacher should be practiced. Inclusion of teaching, research and human research development must also be a part of the process. Programs should be initiated to enhance interactions amongst both the groups.
Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI)
This interaction is indeed strong and influenced. There is day-to-day interaction and discussion within members of this group. The popularization of science is a positive feature that can be initiated by this group. Apart from academics the vision needs to be set towards popularizing science in near future. In many institutes and colleges the incorpor ation of research projects as part of the curriculum has generated zeal amongst the young generation towards research and science.
Scientist-Student Interaction (SSI)
In most of the cases the reach of students towards science and or scientist is limited. There is lack of knowledge amongst students about research hence dialogue needs to be established within the scientist-student community. In recent years the communication between this communities is possible by the means of interactive sessions and programme such as conferences, symposia, guest lectures or open forums.
But what is the life of this talk? Does the discussion ends within four walls of the conference room? What are the numbers benefited under these programme? What about the grassroots levels initiatives?
One of the initiatives in this respect is launch of science magazines. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of science-based magazines. Science magazines was previous ly more focused towards particular age group readers, it now attracts more diversified readers. To some extent the scientific magazines have proved to reduce the barriers. But how many of them afford to purchase or read these magazines?
Science Awareness Strategy (SAS)
Where do we place science, scientist or science educator? Do they always face a setback in terms of pecuniary? Are the science educators looking towards a change? What do students of science think of the long-term prospects of their career in science?
Honestly speaking science is still undoubtedly not so career dream for most of them. Therefore, science should be made more attractive and focused. The perspective of researchers towards the students must be more open. The life science societies and organizations are driven by their own disciplines. They are more focused towards the organizational aspects and need to co-ordinate their activities on issues like science education.
The state of science education in India is currently still critical as compared to rest of the world. The significance of science education should not be ignored. A collaborative effort of scientific and educational communities thus has become a need of an hour.
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