i think it was because the greeks were allowed to question the gods. If they didn't like Athena, they could listen to Poseidon. As such, it made it much easier to look for scientific truths.
Nope. He is just an european explorer who walked the silk road and brought back silk. He also did more but it did not include religious beliefs.
Scientific facts and evidence are not directly affected by religious attitudes. However, interpretations of scientific findings or how they are applied may be influenced by religious beliefs.
The difference is that scientific 'truth' changes with every new discovery, while religious 'truth' remains unchanging. Scientific truth is based on proven facts and figures and experiments Religious truth is based on beliefs - faith, hope and love
Many people have different beliefs of why the world is as it is some of these beliefs being religious and others being scientific. The scientific belief as to why the world is as it is, is the big bang theory. There are also religious reasons as to why the world is as it is this being that many believe that God created the world in seven days.
The controversy regarding evolution is the debate about the validity of the scientific model sparked by the inability of various religious groupings to reconcile this scientific teaching with their religious views. This controversy is not a scientific one, but exists solely in the minds of those who would seek to suppress the teaching of scientific models that conflict with their beliefs.
Mary Leakey was known for her secular and scientific worldview, focusing on paleontology and archaeology rather than religious beliefs. She was a proponent of evolutionary theory and often emphasized the importance of scientific evidence in understanding human origins. While she respected various cultural beliefs, her work was primarily grounded in empirical research, reflecting a commitment to rational inquiry over political or religious affiliations.
Belief is based on accepting what someone or something has told you without any corroboration (supporting evidence, third-party accounts, backups). Scientific theory is based on experiment and logic, and usually can be tested with extremely accurate predictions.
i believe in superstition because it helps us to be learn more but i think with scientific basis......
Eternal life is a concept that is often associated with religious beliefs and does not have a proven scientific basis. The security of eternal life would depend on one's faith in the relevant religious teachings or beliefs. From a scientific perspective, achieving eternal life is not currently possible.
Scientific questioning was discouraged in the Middle Ages due to the dominance of religious institutions, which held authoritative power over knowledge and often viewed inquiry that challenged their teachings as heretical. This period was characterized by a strong faith in established beliefs, limiting the pursuit of knowledge that contradicted religious doctrine.
No, the theory of evolution deals with scientific explanations for the diversity of life on Earth, while religious beliefs focus on matters of faith and spirituality. Many religious individuals and organizations have found ways to reconcile their beliefs with the theory of evolution.
During the Renaissance, there was a rise in humanism which emphasized individualism and the exploration of human potential. This led to a questioning of traditional religious beliefs and practices, sparking the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent split within Christianity. The period also saw an increase in secularism and a focus on scientific inquiry, challenging the authority of the Church.