Post by Aubrie Fleming on Apr 25, 2015 2:30:08 GMT
Question:
Why is there conflict between science and religion?
Answer:
Since the beginning of time, whenever people did not understand something, they would say, "God is responsible" if it was good and "The demons did it" if is was bad. Now that we have science and are able to logically explain different circumstances with data and facts it makes it hard to choose between logic and faith. The conflict between science and religion is a confusion in what each ultimately imply. Matter is a complex mystery that is made up of multiple different layers. Each layer demonstrates itself differently depending on the situation. Although we know this, it is difficult for the brain to interpret what matter looks like in each form because ultimately each form derive from the same basic structures. For example, Hydrogen and oxygen can easily make up two different compounds. One of the most commonly known is water but it also makes up hydrogen peroxide. The issue with spirit is not the definition but that the, "spiritual path must be open to varying interpretations and must be open to falsification" (Lane, 14). Most people that I know who believe in God, including myself, have a very difficult time with that statement. Even though it is difficult to swallow, it is ultimately true. One of the major arguments made in the book, is that spirit and faith is nothing more then a state of consciousness or awareness. How do we know we are not just dreaming and are going to wake up from this one day? Humans create what they believe to be true and real in their own minds. To this day we do not understand neither matter nor spirit so how can we choose between the two? Personally, I believe that when it comes to matter versus spirit you have to allow each one to complement the other. You can not have science without God, and you can not understand God without science.
Sources:
Lane, David, and Andrea Diem-Lane. Matter vs Spirit. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy group, 2014. Print