But wait. Isn't the bible the word of god? Has god changed his mind and, if so, has he spoken directly to those who changed the bible on his behalf? And who are those chosen ones with whom he communed directly to make such changes? Also, does that mean god got it wrong the first time? Are there any other changes coming down the pike? If so, has he yet announced which blessed scribes will do the necessary? So many questions...
As usual, you're wrong. http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/geocolumn/ No matter what creationist claim your ilk makes, it always boils down to misrepresenting verified facts to "prove" your claim. That shit doesn't work on grown-ups, dumbass.
I resolve it by considering the ends. I don't use science to comfort the sick or dying, and I don't use religion to put a plane in the air. I'm ok with having two (or more) tools in my kit. I'm not struggling with "which one is better".
if you were very sick which would give you more comfort? which one is better? 1. a nurse comes in and says we have the latest cure for your disease and the finest doctor in this hospital? 2. nurse comes in and says. we have no doctors or medicine but we have a preacher that can come in and pray for you?
I may be the kind of person who'd like hear from both science and religion. Such people appear to be numerous. Thankfully, we don't have to choose, such a scenario is merely an exercise in reductionism.
If you were gravely ill and you could see both a priest and a doctor, but only one at a time, who would you want to see first?
The terminally ill almost always suffer considerably and for a length of time. Would you rather see the priest before a palliative care specialist?