Scientific research serves as a human-driven process aimed at uncovering the intricacies of the natural world. By comprehending and manipulating elements of the natural world, humans can navigate and conquer the challenges of life. While imperfect, science stands as a versatile tool accessible to all, enabling us to uncover truths about nature. Unlike scientism, which asserts that only science possesses the capacity to reveal truths about the world and reality, science itself is an ongoing endeavor that has yet to realize its full potential. As a result, numerous inquiries may persist unresolved within the span of our lifetime. Questions such as "Why does anything exist?", "Are we the sole inhabitants of the universe?", "How did life originate?", and "What is the nature of consciousness?" continue to present formidable obstacles in our quest for knowledge. In our pursuit of expanding the frontiers of human understanding, we often encounter a blending of science with imaginative or supernatural elements. The following is a list that disentangles science from the realm of the supernatural.
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Supernatural claims are unfalsifiable, whereas scientific claims are falsifiable.
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Scientific claims are reproducible, while supernatural miracles and phenomena are not.
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Science demands objective evidence, whereas the supernatural demands credulous faith.
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Science operates within the boundaries of natural laws, while the supernatural hinges on the will of an unfathomable being.
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Supernatural claims are not empirically testable, unlike scientific claims.
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The supernatural is not subject to independent peer-review, whereas science embraces peer review.
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Science thrives on skepticism, while the supernatural is threatened by it.
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Scientific claims may change based on available evidence, while most supernatural claims remain unchanging and divine.
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Science acknowledges the unknown, whereas the supernatural tends to claim omniscience.
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Scientific claims can be understood by examining the provided evidence, although it may require time and dedication. In contrast, the intrinsic nature of the supernatural is incomprehensible yet accepted without evidence.
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Scientific predictions are verifiably reliable, while supernatural predictions are not.
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Scientific claims align with the evidence of nature, whereas the evidence of nature is often forced to conform to preexisting supernatural claims.
Individuals can excel in scientific education, hold advanced degrees, lecture at esteemed universities, and publish peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, yet choose not to recognize the inherent incompatibility of supernatural claims with science.
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