The following post belongs to my friend's post on his very own blog which I stole but later I'll ask for his permission (surely he will allow it anyway :P).
I think this is kinda elaboration of what Ehipassiko means (shall one come to prove by oneself). And also as in Buddhism it's expected that "shall the wisdom and knowledge we gain be illumination for all", thus I think it becomes justifiable for me to also share it here *me reasons myself*. Nevertheless, this is exactly the religious teaching that's most inline with science.
Without any further ado, I wish thee to be pleased internally by the preach.
"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it."
"Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many."
"Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books."
"Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders."
"Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations."
"But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it."
-Prince Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha Gautama)-
Sabbe Sattha Bhavantu Sukhitata
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