Skeptic wrote:I think that the difference between nature and supernature is similar to the difference between
Normal and Paranormal
Physics and Metaphysics
Medicine and Alternative Medicine
Astronomy and Astrology
History and Mythology
Philosophy and Religion
Science and Pseudo-Science
Knowing and Believing
In a sense I agree with you, except the Knowing and Believing part which I will get to later. But it seems that your implication is the first in the pair is true and the second false. The first generally has a consensus, but time after time parts of all have been shown to be incorrect. Occasionally by investigation of aspects of the second in the pair.
A few are laughable. History and mythology are both tales told by people that weren't there purporting to be knowledgeable. Personally I find more truth in mythology and fiction than history which is always reported by those at the top of the pile to support their position there.
The only difference between philosophy and religion is that religion has been around a lot longer and therefore is more robust.
The difference between knowing and believing is the amount of self-delusion involved. If one knows something the self-delusion is complete. A believer at least understands that some of the BS requires faith and therefore further adjustments to the belief may be considered.
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