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by lepton 1939 days ago
There was a time when the clergy was Catholic, but might various "scientific experts" be filling that role today?
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Great point. This can be applied to any type of "revealed wisdom" which is not obvious to the layperson. We are expected to accept their conclusions not question them.
Reminds me of the greatest scene to ever appear on TV

https://youtu.be/Zgk8UdV7GQ0?t=60