Originally Posted by Kymmy

If someone believes something is real who am I to doubt their belief, but I have my own viewpoint and although a lot of science is theoretical the scientists believe in the theory yet it doesn't make me a scientist nor do I know that the theory is correct [/reply]

You don't have to doubt their belief. I don't. It's just we're discussing what we individually think.

As for science, their theories are tested and retested. You can see it in action every day. The theory of relativity helps your SatNav work while evolution can been seen on a small scale in viruses and bacteria whilst having a ample amount of evidence to back it up in the long term. None of this has to conflict with religion but it's a reason why I don't believe science requires any sort of faith.

[reply]In simple terms what we believe and what we know can change as time goes by and that change is sometimes beyond our control.. My viewpoint is that change is inevitable so it's best to have an open mind. That's not agnostic especially as I accept other peoples beliefs as well as my own even if they conflict