Reply #29: I've never seen an electron [View All]

[Pobeka]

I don't believe in quantum physics, photons, or radio waves, or any of that stuff. And don't even get me started about vector calculus, ok?
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My larger point here, is that we all make abstract models to help us deal with the reality each of us perceives.

Science, (and mathematical models of the universe), are but one model that describes "reality".

But, at some point, science fails us. We can't explain the sub-sub-sub quark's reason for existence, or why it was created. (Or whatever the next micro-quantum partical is to be discovered). What came before the big bang? There will always be unanswered questions. Religion is the abstract model that helps us cope with unanswered questions, it is just as valid as science in that context.

I am a scientist by training, and I concurrently believe in all those things at the top of this post, as well as a metaphysical reality too. They go hand in hand and help me to have a sense of purpose about my life.