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Tuesday, 20 February 2007 |
College is about learning to think critically and rationally. It can, and is supposed to, open us to diverse and unique experiences.
Winston Churchill, leader of Great Britain during World War II, said, “Men stumble over the truth sometimes, but most pick themselves back up and hurry off as if nothing happened.”
This statement holds true in the knowledge that we let into our lives.
While at college, I have had several teachers say that it is important to look at all the information available before making a judgment about that information’s importance to your life.
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recently was in a class where we were introduced to Dr. Richard
Dawkins, a professor at Oxford University and author of the book, “The
God Delusion.”
The reason for being introduced to Dawkins was that many students had been previously unaware of his ideas and concepts.
The book advocates a search for a truth in life rather than blind faith.
In an interview with the British Broadcasting Company, Dawkins explains
that while faith may be comforting, it is not a firm foundation in
which one can place their life.
He also considers the Old Testament of the Bible to be shaky grounds to base moral behavior.
While Dawkins may practice science void, and at times in opposition, to
any god, there are those who use science to demonstrate the existence
of a god.
These scientists look at the vast expanse of the universe and cannot help but contribute it to a supernatural being.
There are also scientists who consider science to be their religion.
These people may spend 12 to 16 hours a day in their office working –
more time in one day than many Christians spend worshiping in a week.
Different concepts of religion surround us and each has its own set of beliefs, values and deity.
Albert Einstein believed and said, “The most incomprehensible thing about our universe is that it is comprehensible.”
He believed in the mysterious nature of an unknown god.
My point is not to offend or to push my personal beliefs onto anyone.
If I am pushing any belief, it would be the belief in knowledge. The
belief that with careful consideration, non-biased research and a
little bit of patience, one can truly have their feet planted firmly in
their own choices.
I believe that a main goal in college is to broaden horizons, expand
awareness and build students up in order to be mature, open-minded
women and men who are ready to be leaders of our world.
However, college cannot accomplish this goal without pushing buttons and forcing us to consider the other side of the story.
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