[samael]

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

I'm not saying a science fundamentalist is the same as a religious fundamentalist any more than I would say a political fundamentalist is the same as a religious fundamentalist.

But you do compare them as if they are one and the same

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

to a science fundamentalist, just as it is to a religious fundamentalist, it can be difficult to grasp how anyone could not consider their point of view, because their point of view is "obvious" to them

You also say that adhering to the strict principles of science is fundamentalism, but fundamentalism requires faith in the principles - the principles of science could (and should) be changed if found wanting.