Scientific theories are judged by the coherence they lend to our natural experience and the simplicity with which they do so.”
– Commissioner Pravin Lal in Alpha Centauri
I'm sorry I had to downvote this because I just read Popper. Biblical creationism and moral theory is a remarkably simple and coherent guide to our natural experience. It certainly isn't the Bible's accuracy or utility for designing working stuff that makes it so popular.
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