Re: T/D #1 (Theistic/Deistic definitions)

Adrian Teo (AdrianTeo@mailhost.net)
Mon, 27 Oct 1997 07:45:26 -0800

Moorad Alexanian wrote:
> All the data in physics can be collected by detectors which interact with
> the system observed via the basic interactions in nature (gravitational,
> nuclear and weak/electromagnetic). We do not need humans to collect the
> data--of course, humans are needed to set up the experiments.

And to interpret the data.

> Therefore,
> such mere experimental data, by the nature of the detectors, can never say
> anything about God the Creator. However, the human mind does come into play
> when it comes to making up a theory to explain the data. Also, the human
> being is the "detector" of the spiritual realm and it is in this manner that
> the issue of God being behind the Creation comes into the picture. I am sure
> that what is true in physics typifies what is true in any other science---I
> do not mean pseudo sciences like political science, social science, etc.

"Pseudo sciences ...."???

Side note: As far as I can tell, the social science theories also
generate testable, falsifiable hypotheses, and undergo revisions to fit
the data.