Jan,
Quite the opposite. Science is about discovering all these forces and energies, and it has been an extremely successful project in doing this.
Maybe I'm not explaining myself very well. That IS what I think science should be about, and I'm all for science. All I'm saying is that science hasn't discovered everything yet (even you must realize this), and I've found certain things that work in my life which might be considered "unscientific" by some for this very reason. Just because certain things aren't "scientific" according to this very narrow definition -- "It hasn't been discovered/studied/quantified, therefore, it doesn't exist" -- doesn't make them valueless. I guess that what I'm trying to say is that I don't trust anyone who seems to think they've found the only truth, especially if they expect all intelligent, sensible people to hold the same opinion.
That is, I am sad to say, just a convenient straw man allowing you to not deal with the fundamental question which is: What is sufficient evidence for accepting a theory? Supernaturalists consistently refuse to deal with this question, preferring cloudy slogans and foggy thought.
As odd as this may sound, I don't believe in the so-called supernatural. Everything is part of nature for me, including the things I don't fully understand and/or which haven't been fully explored or explained. I don't even know if it's possible for me to explain my views on this to someone whose perspective seems so far removed from it; it's about like... explaining "red" to a person who was born color blind. And no, I'm not saying this out of some sense of superiority or to convince you that my way is better than yours. I'm saying it because it's the clearest way to express my opinion.
Regarding "sufficient evidence," though, that isn't a big concern for me. The only evidence I have or need for the validity my spiritual perceptions is that they enrich my life by giving me contentment and fueling my imagination. Life seems to make a little more sense when I light a stick of incense and meditate in front of my statuette of Isis; I find new approaches to my problems when I read tarot cards. I don't claim to know exactly how this works or why. Hence, I think of my spiritual life and practices as an "unknown factor."
Maybe we could understand each other better if each of us knew where the other actually stood on these issues instead of just making assumptions, so I'd like to ask you a few questions. First of all, though, here are a couple of definitions of terms as used in the context of my inquiries.
Science: The objective study of the natural world.
Spirituality: An intangible aspect of nature/the universe (including humanity) that may or may not include belief in any deity, but which is merely a general sense that Something More is out there, and also within us. It has nothing to do with any specific system of belief.
My first question is, Do you believe that science and spirituality are diametrically opposed, or do you believe they can work together to create a synergistic effect? Or do you believe something different entirely? Please tell me what you think in as much detail as you like, because I'm genuinely curious.
*Rochelle.
(Edited first for clarity, then edited to add another possibility.)
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"Most men complacently accept 'knowledge' as 'truth'. They are sheep, ruled by fear."
-- Sydney Losstarot, "Vagrant Story."