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For example, a [[Young Earth Creationist]] may get an A in [[high school]] [[biology]] and yet reject [[evolution]] on [[Bible|Biblical]] grounds. This does not mean that the student is ignorant, but that he places a higher value on the Bible than on physical science and/or materialism. | For example, a [[Young Earth Creationist]] may get an A in [[high school]] [[biology]] and yet reject [[evolution]] on [[Bible|Biblical]] grounds. This does not mean that the student is ignorant, but that he places a higher value on the Bible than on physical science and/or materialism. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:01, November 26, 2008
Scientific ignorance is lack of knowledge about the findings of science, especially modern science. It is unrelated to whether a person believes in these findings.
For example, a Young Earth Creationist may get an A in high school biology and yet reject evolution on Biblical grounds. This does not mean that the student is ignorant, but that he places a higher value on the Bible than on physical science and/or materialism.