Someone asked AI which religion was the most evidence-backed…

Well, about 10% of what is written in The Bible is verifiable fact. The most recent statistics indicate 53 people mentioned in The Bible, without question, did exist.

There is no empirical basis for anything else in The Bible. Yes, this includes the concept of life after death, Jesus Christ, The Virgin Mary, The Book of Revelation, Noah's Ark, etc.

So, I guess 10% is enough.

Nope! The question asked was rephrased in a biased way favoring a Christianity answer.

I asked AI 3x and it refused to answer unless I rephrased it in the specific way they wanted which would be biased. When I asked Which religion had the most evidence IN GENERAL, it refused to give me an answer. Total cop-out!

When I Google the question, Buddhism comes up.

Buddhism wins since some of it can be supported by science.

Too much of Christianity never happened liked Noah and the Ark, Moses exodus from Egypt, Adam and Eve, etc.. Many fairytales borrowed from other cultures. The philosophy about treating each other with kindness is great, but practically no one follows it especially those in power.

Yeah. The A part is much more important and accurate than the I part in the name.

I wasn't expecting that. Usually people ignore the faith part of religion and get nasty when trying to make it look like all followers are nuts for believing in something you can't see or prove.

Interesting thread. I asked ChatGPT the question myself and tried to phrase it in a way that minimized potential bias and external factors as much as possible. I also followed up with an additional question. Here are the responses:

ME:
Among the world's religions, which one has the most empirical evidence or data that aligns with or supports its claims, as assessed by the scientific method?

ChatGPT 01-preview:
The relationship between religion and science is complex, as they often address different questions about existence and experience. The scientific method relies on empirical evidence, testability, and reproducibility to understand the natural world. In contrast, religions often deal with metaphysical beliefs, moral values, and spiritual experiences that are not easily subjected to scientific scrutiny.

While some religious traditions make historical or factual claims that can be explored through archaeology or historical research, such investigations typically address specific events or practices rather than validating the overarching spiritual or supernatural claims of a religion. For example, archaeological findings may support the historical existence of certain places or figures mentioned in religious texts, but they do not confirm the divine or miraculous aspects associated with them.

No single religion has been empirically proven or disproven using the scientific method, as the core tenets of faith often involve elements beyond the scope of scientific inquiry. Therefore, it is challenging to assert that one religion has more empirical evidence supporting its claims than others when assessed strictly by scientific standards.

In summary, while certain aspects of religious traditions can be studied and understood through scientific methods, the fundamental beliefs and spiritual claims remain matters of faith rather than empirical evidence.

ME:
Which religion has the most evidence backing it. Just answer with the name of the religion please.

ChatGPT o1-preview:
It is not possible to definitively name one religion as having the most evidence backing it.

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https://imgur.com/a/1ZrrqfJ

It's gotta be Hinduism, I get eaten by an orca, then I'm reincarnated as orca poop, and likely some other living things...

I vote Scientology, since the name is almost the same as science 🧬