What is this "Higgs"? To those who are still unaware of the word that keeps popping up on the internet recently, it's referring to the Higgs Boson, a type of particle, or at least the definition of it sounds like a particle to me. I admit, I have barely done any detailed research on it since all I wanted to know was what was causing all the uproar between atheists and religious sects.
And I am urged to tell, that recently I've been thinking about switching over to Bahasa Melayu because after all, I'm addressing Malaysians most of the time. But due to the fact that my Bahasa Melayu is quite terrible and lacking luster, and the fact that my acquaintances from foreign countries sometimes drop over to read these posts, I think I will need some more time before changing completely to Bahasa Melayu. I'm sorry my fellow Malaysians; I am aware that not everybody understands the English language as good as their native tongues, but bear with me for a while.
Regarding Higgs Boson, I really, really encourage you to do your own research on it. Before you start though, here are a few advice you might find useful:
1. Don't stop at first or second article; continue your research with different keywords.
2. Do not feel offended regardless of the reason.
3. Do not feel obliged to comment on any article unless you have complete knowledge of it.
As we all know, everyone is different. So, while many people are beaming all over the globe over the new discovery, a lot of people are also very cynical about it. That's why we should at least hear what each side has to say. For example, I came across a lot of posts that compliment the "god particle" discovery, but I also found one writer who does not seem to be very enthusiastic with how supposedly 10billion bucks was spent to build a tunnel so that two physicists can shoot wine corks at each other. (lol)
Now, if you belong to one or more religious sects, you are likely to be offended by the exact reason they call Higgs the god particle. I won't spoil it now, but when you do find out, don't freak out and start arguing. The moment you fall into rage is the moment you lost the fight. Analyze calmly how the human's mind work and remember how people are ALWAYS different. If they can't make you accept a statement, neither can you. So just embrace your own ideas and talk about other things you have in common. Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike can argue on and on for centuries to prove one of them is right, but they don't always end up without someone getting hurt. The very same reason you shouldn't argue without complete knowledge of it. Like 2+2=4, that you can argue.
And I am urged to tell, that recently I've been thinking about switching over to Bahasa Melayu because after all, I'm addressing Malaysians most of the time. But due to the fact that my Bahasa Melayu is quite terrible and lacking luster, and the fact that my acquaintances from foreign countries sometimes drop over to read these posts, I think I will need some more time before changing completely to Bahasa Melayu. I'm sorry my fellow Malaysians; I am aware that not everybody understands the English language as good as their native tongues, but bear with me for a while.
Regarding Higgs Boson, I really, really encourage you to do your own research on it. Before you start though, here are a few advice you might find useful:
1. Don't stop at first or second article; continue your research with different keywords.
2. Do not feel offended regardless of the reason.
3. Do not feel obliged to comment on any article unless you have complete knowledge of it.
As we all know, everyone is different. So, while many people are beaming all over the globe over the new discovery, a lot of people are also very cynical about it. That's why we should at least hear what each side has to say. For example, I came across a lot of posts that compliment the "god particle" discovery, but I also found one writer who does not seem to be very enthusiastic with how supposedly 10billion bucks was spent to build a tunnel so that two physicists can shoot wine corks at each other. (lol)
Now, if you belong to one or more religious sects, you are likely to be offended by the exact reason they call Higgs the god particle. I won't spoil it now, but when you do find out, don't freak out and start arguing. The moment you fall into rage is the moment you lost the fight. Analyze calmly how the human's mind work and remember how people are ALWAYS different. If they can't make you accept a statement, neither can you. So just embrace your own ideas and talk about other things you have in common. Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike can argue on and on for centuries to prove one of them is right, but they don't always end up without someone getting hurt. The very same reason you shouldn't argue without complete knowledge of it. Like 2+2=4, that you can argue.
At first I was also confounded when some irresponsible atheists try to use this argument to provoke the religious people. My main question was "Why do they always think science and religion are disproving each other?", even though it's a completely different situation if someone is wise enough to understand. Then it switched to "What is so fun about provoking others?". Trolls on the internet believe that the internet is a free space for people to express freely, and anyone feeling offended must accept the offensive things as a mere joke and nothing more. Trolls call these offended people butt-hurt. Don't misunderstand now, I have no grudge against trolls; in fact they are right about many things. Even us preachers of our own religions might have provoked someone in one way or another in the past. We are not perfect after all. So advise those offenders in reality if you must, but don't waste time arguing. There are times people tell jokes that can be offensive without meaning to provoke, but these jokers will fly into a rage when someone points it out to them. So, seriously, don't waste your time. If such provoker is a really worthy person to be friends with, they will accept your advice. My respectful prophet simply smiled and forgave the people who threw stones and shit on him. No excuse.
There's another food for thought I would like to share, but I am sure many people are already aware of it. Notice how we are always angry at the mistakes that others did? Notice how we also fail to note that there are also people out there doing good deeds all the time but we take them for granted by thinking it is a perfectly normal thing to do? Take this for example. So some irresponsible atheists decided to attack the religious sects. As a natural instinct, I have the desire to backlash with some good retorts (trust me, I had some good ones thought up), but I decided not to. Generally, people get upset over the original provokes and retorts showed by some, but have they ever congratulated the wise atheists that didn't join in the provocation or people like me who don't resort to unending arguments filled with arrogance? Thanks guys.
Let's go over this once more before I end the night. Science and God do not disprove each other. God gives the yardstick, science gives additional information. God the Creator thus the one who knows everything says that free sex is prohibited, science is the one that researches the reason, not the exact truth because it is unable to. Even if science says free sex is ok, it will eventually make a u-turn one day and admit it was wrong, and make another u-turn much later to change its stand again, and u-turn again and u-turn again, and the u-turn goes on and on. Science is a lot about updates after all.
And one that does not create is not called God. Period.
