Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Natural Law (part III)

February 11th, 2025
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Not everything can be proven by science

Rational beliefs that can not be proven by science:

1. Mathhematics and logic - science can not prove them because science presupposes them
2. Metaphysical - other minds that exist
3. Ethical Judgement - Morality is not subject the sciencific method
4. Aesthetic judgements - opinion based
5. Science itself

Scientific method is just one way of finding the truth

Science is built on philosophy:

• Science cannot be done without philosophy - assumption we can reason correctly
• Philosophical assumptions can dramatically impact conclusions - when we presuppose something, we can lean a certain way
• Science doesn't really say anything, scientists do - results need to be interpreted, personal preferences can interfer

Key Phrase: Not everything can be proven by science; The scientific method is just one way of finding the truth

Notes from: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek.