What Do You Mean by "Affirm"

[Michelle (Michelle Ols)]

@Mercer

“Accepting” is much more appropriate; not only better for me, but much more clear communication for everyone involved.

@swamidass

As for “accept,” that also is a loaded term for religious audience. It implies almost “giving up” or “giving in.” Of course it need not mean this, but that is the intonation of the term for sum.

“Affirm” turns out to be a good neutral term that clearly communicates what I mean when I say it.

I can also reluctantly “accept” my lot in life, as an inactive process. But “affirming” suggests that I have actively engaged with the science and embraced it to be valid and true.