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According to Alvin Plantinga, religion and science in modern times are superficially separated, but deeply harmonious. (Where the Conflict Really Lies, Oxford: 2011).
Modern science was developed in Christian European countries like Italy and Spain by predominantly Christian thinkers (Galileo, Copernicus, Keplar, Newton).
Though many present day writers (like Dawkins, Dennett, Harris, et. al.,) present religion and science as in conflict, Plantinga argues that the alleged conflicts are either superficial or nonexistent.
By contrast, he argues that modern science deeply accords with the religious outlook of (at least) Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Modern science presupposes the reality of the external world, its intelligibility to the human mind, and the proper "fit" between the human mind and the world. These presuppositions are at home with a view of man as know er as made in the image of God, who is the supreme knower.
Naturalism (not science proper) is a philosophical worldview and what he calls "quasi-religion" that is in deep conflict with modern science. Naturalism argues that the human mind is the product of mindless evolution, which seems to indicate that the mind is not properly "fitted" to a structured, intelligible world.
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How were science and religion linked in ancient times?
God created the world including science, hence science and religion are interconnected.
What is Tuvalu's religion like?
their religion is mostly based on Christianity that is they believe in God and their s nothing creepy on strict about their religion and customs in these modern times
Is Egyptian religion Islamic?
In modern times predominantly yes, but there are others. Not in ancient Egypt though
Can religion answer the questions science cant?
The three general questions that religion answers that Science does not are the following: 1. How did we get here? (There has been no proven theories of science to explain this) 2. Why are we here? (Science does not even attempt to answer this one) 3. Where are we going? (Although science has tried to foretell the future, often times it has been incorrect)
How did this discovery has helped improve science in modern times?
The answer to that question depends onwhich discovery you have in mind.
Religion in Egypt what role does religion in Egypt play in peoples everyday lives?
In modern times most of the country are Muslim and follow Islamic everyday lives
Are there Scientific proofs in religions?
== == Religion is all about faith, whilst science is a branch of overall knowledge for mankind. Religion is about belief whilst science emphasises more on knowledge-seeking. However religion is something that cannot be proven - right or wrong and true of false. Religion & Science at times may not be compatible or can run parallel to one another. Just as science cannot prove religion, it goes without saying religion cannot empirically prove anything on science. However, for believers science is part of religion, and NOT vice versa. ---- Thus, there is no way to prove the truth of any religion scientifically. All religions are equally based on faith alone, and which one you choose to follow, if you choose to follow a religion at all, is simply a matter of faith. Religion is the source of all knowledge of the world. Religion is for our spiritual ascension while science is for our physical ascension in this world. Both the disciplines are necessary for the successful physical as well as eternal life. Both are distinct in themselves and hence cannot be compared at any instance. Science cannot reach the spiritual zenith of religion and Religion cannot bow down to the levels to justify the theories of Science. "RELIGION BEGINS WHERE OUR INTELLECT ENDS". The things for which we could reason out automatically becomes 'science' for us. And the things which are beyond the reach of our intellect and power of reasoning automatically becomes 'religion' for us. Science is the vast ground and Religion is the unending sky. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Must the facts about science agree with the Bible?
There is no real requirement for science to agree with the words of the Bible, or even for the Bible to literally agree with modern science. Stephen Jay Gould explained this when 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. 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.At times the Bible does disagree with the facts of science, which makes Stephen Jay Goud's recommendation more significant for Christians. For more information on this, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/when-science-challenges-the-bible
How has religion been important in history and modern times?
A:It is reasonable to say that religion creates history, and history creates religion. Even when religion was not the primary cause of war, military success was attributed to the gods. The defeated people often considered whether their gods could any longer help them in times of war.
Is there a role for religion in a modern scientific and secular society?
AnswerReligion provides many people with comfort in difficult times, as well as a sense of purpose. Reason may tell those who enquire, that there is no God. And there are many ways outside religion to obtain comfort and solace. But people do not need to abandon their faiths just because logic and reason say so.Of course, if the purpose of religion is to provide comfort or a sense of purpose, then which religion is practised is much less important now than it was when people were absolutely certain that their religion was the one true religion.
Why do people prefer religion over science?
People may prefer religion over science because it offers a sense of meaning, purpose, and community that can be deeply fulfilling. Religion often addresses existential questions about life, morality, and the afterlife, providing comfort in times of uncertainty or crisis. Additionally, for many, faith can be a source of hope and strength that resonates on a personal level, while science, despite its empirical strengths, may not always provide the same emotional or spiritual support.
What attitude did the great founders of modern science have about God?
The founders of modern science, such as Galileo, Pasteur, Newton and Darwin were Christians very much like the ordinary people of their times. It is only in later life that some, such as Charles Darwin, began to doubt the Church and cease to believe in God.
