Not Even Marianne Williamson Is ‘Anti-Science’
Let’s talk about candidates’ policies, not resort to labels.
Critics of Marianne Williamson should stick to critiquing her ideas and experience. Calling her “anti-science” is a shoddy claim.
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The accusation of being “anti-science” has become a popular and effective way to discredit people, at least in certain circles. Self-help guru turned presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is learning that after her debate performances.
People often end up accused of being “anti-science” when they question scientific dogma, but questioning dogma is what science is all about. Donald Trump could be more accurately labelled as anti-science for the blatant cutting of funds for important scientific studies – though even he may not be opposed to the scientific enterprise so much as he is trying to protect his friends in industry at the expense of science and people exposed to pollution.