Ricki Tarr @RickiTarr@beige.party
There is this strange idea, that if we understand the facts or science behind how something works, we will lose our sense of wonder. But this has never felt true for me, understanding prisms doesn’t take away the beauty of a rainbow, understanding evolution doesn’t negate the miracle of our existence. The Universe is a magical place, and the more I learn, the more my wonder deepens.
What you’re describing isn’t “theists,” but fundamentalists. Plenty of theists don’t talk to the dead, know that Earth is 4.5 billion years old, and modern astronomy would look quite different were it not for the catholic church.
Their post wasn’t accusing theists of being young earth creationists, and the anecdote given was explicitly about a spiritist. You’re refuting a stance that wasn’t taken.
It was actually saying that “theists” think that scientists can’t appreciate beauty, whether that was intentional or not.