weightingforgodot

thank you for your replies - most of which are based on the belief that scientific knowledge is factual. My understanding is that scientific theories are constantly evolving. Hence they are not 'facts'.

good point. none that I know of. (though I will look into the Astrals...) but I am not questioning science. I'm questioning using 'proven by science' as a set of beliefs on which to make decisions in life. when 'proven by science' can be wrong. [Well, actually, I just want a winning argument that I can use against my…

So science is a religion that is willing to adapt to the times ?

Agreed. Science is a process, not a belief. But following that which is 'proven by science' is following a set of 'facts' taken to be true (whilst knowing that they might not be) ie its a belief. The fact that it is changing (as you pointed out) gives it less credibility as something to follow.