Is it true that science and religion must be in conflict in relation to the creation of the world?

Answer 1

There may be a conflict on how Christianity views the world with Science. Since your question says "Religion" and not specifically Christianity, then, the Dalai Lama (Buddhism) wrote in his book, "The Universe in a Single Atom" (Morgan Road Books): "My confidence in venturing into science lies in my basic belief that as in science so in Buddhism, understanding the nature of reality is pursued by means of critical investigation: if scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those claims."

• Answer 2

Science and religion need not be in conflict. If you believe that God formed our world slowly through old-Earth Creationism, or if you scientifically determine that young-Earth Creationism is the most logical origin for the universe, your belief in God and your scientific knowledge can actually support each other.
Many think that science, and specifically Evolution, have proved that there is no God. They don't comprehend that even if Evolution was an unquestionable fact, it would not automatically follow that God isn't there. They also may be unaware that there are some highly-qualified scientists who do not believe in Evolution.

Answer 2

Conflict is not necessary. Stephen Jay Gould proposed the concept of Nonoverlapping Magisteria (NOMA) as the ideal solution to this issue.
He said that the domain or magisterium for science is the empirical realm - what the universe is made from and why it works the way it does. He said that the magisterium of religion includes the ultimate meaning and moral values. These magisteria are nonoverlapping - science does not comment on the ultimate meaning of life, while religion should not comment on the natural world. If accepted, this concept takes questions about creation and evolution out of the religious magisterium.

However some who believe that the origins of the world and of life on earth can only be found in The Bible, strongly dispute the science. For more information, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation

Answer 3

They need not be in conflict. If you believe that God formed our world slowly through old-Earth Creationism, or if you scientifically determine that young-Earth Creationism is the most logical origin for the universe, your belief in God and your scientific knowledge can actually support each other.

Many think that science, and specifically Evolution, have proved that there is no God. They don't comprehend that even if Evolution was an unquestionable fact, it would not automatically follow that God isn't there. They also may be unaware that there are some highly-qualified scientists who do not believe in Evolution.

See also the Related Links.

Link: More about Creation

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Link: God's wisdom seen in His creations

Answer 4

Not necessarily. Some people believe that science and religion can coexist harmoniously when each is understood in its own realm - science explaining the natural world and religion addressing questions of meaning and purpose. Others may perceive conflict due to differing methodologies or interpretations, but it is not a universal truth that they must always be at odds regarding the creation of the world.