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The Scientific Method Applied to, say, Faith

One of the major contributions of science is not just the scientific method applied to science, but a scientific method that can be applied to other than just the recognized branches of science. For example, applied to humanity's essential beliefs, such as its done in http://ofhumanity.blogspot.com.

The question that I would appreciate USNews exploring is this: Why doesn't the scientific method (i.e., reasoning verified by the natural world) used more in

non-scientific endeavours such as in, say, faith?

Thank you.

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Faith Matters follows developments in the world of religion and spirituality, exploring their influence on politics, culture, ideas, and everyday life.

Jay Tolson is a senior writer at U. S. News & World Report covering religion, culture, and ideas. He is the author of Pilgrim in the Ruins: A Life of Walker Percy and has written for the The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications.

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