A couple of blogs ago, we discussed the strengths and weakness of science. In reading a book about the history of the city of Carthage, the authors list several skills a good archaeologists should have and I would apply the necessity of these skills to any scientist.
Archaeologists should realize that the most difficult part of their research is reaching conclusions at the end of their archaeological dig and they should have a good feel and experience in the use of probability and reason. “Another quality of great use to the archaeologist, but rarely encountered, is the ability to admit when an error in interpretation has been made. Stubbornness and ego have impeded scientific study for generations.” [1]
Stubbornness and ego have impeded progress in all of our human endeavors including our understanding of God and the Bible.
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[1] David Soren, Aicha Ben Abed Ben Khader, and Hedi Slim. Carthage. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1990, p. 85.
