A few weeks ago the Battlestar Galactica finale aired. It was ultimately unsatisfying because instead of tying up all the loose ends with logical answers, they just said “god did it” to explain every one. After 4 seasons of buildup we just had the rug pulled out from under us.

It left most people feeling ripped off, because “god did it” doesn’t explain anything. It is the ultimate non-answer. It is what we used to use as a placeholder for an answer before the truth was discovered.

For example:
We used to say that when it rained “god did it”. Now we have climatic models, the hydrologic cycle, synoptic charts and weather radar.

Now the majority of people check a weather report when they want to know if it’ll rain tomorrow, not ask their local prophet, shaman or witch doctor.

The problem is that a number of people are trying to use the “god” reason to push their views on the populace at large. Whether it is trying to get “god did it” to replace the thoroughly proven science of Evolution, or saying “god said don’t do it” to discriminate against gay couples…. it is still the same non-answer.

I’m not saying that a religious person can’t have an opinion, of course they can, but if they want to argue it in the public square they need to do so on the same terms…. Especially if they are trying to influence Government policy and legislation. A so-called holy book can’t be the basis of your arguments. If you want to use science, logic or reason to argue against gay marriage, or for us continuing to use christian holidays as the basis for public holidays then that is fine.

Just keep your God out of my Government.

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