Posted by viridis on March 13, 2003, at 0:36:38
In reply to Re: homeopathy ShelliR » Jacob, posted by ShelliR on March 12, 2003, at 23:47:38
This almost becomes a metaphysical argument -- faith vs. evidence. Proponents of the "ultra-dilution" approach simply assert that it works by means that we don't understand; scientifically-minded people demand an explanation. This is sort of like religion. Religion and science are different; not mutually exclusive, but the criteria for acceptance of basic principles are fundamentally different. Homeopathy (at least at present) demands faith wihout evidence.
But hey, if it makes people feel good, then great -- like religion. (BTW, I'm not against religion; it's just a different way of thinking).
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