"The Star" by Arthur C. Clarke and the Juxtaposition of Science and Religion

In the article “Redefining Myth and Religion: Introduction to a Conversation,” Dr. Loyal D. Rue discusses how science, religion, and myth are related and how they coexist. Some people may argue that science and religion should not coincide and that they are opposites. However, Rue argues, “…In an ideal world, the vocabulary of science would inform the myth that binds together the culture.” In this statement, Rue claims that science can be used to help explain the supernatural phenomena that religion and myths describe. Science is not anti-religion; it helps us to explain religion in ways that humans can understand.

For most people of the modern age, a clear distinction exists between the truth as professed by religious belief, and the truth as professed by scientific observation. While there are many people who are able to hold scientific as well as religious views, they tend to hold one or the other as being supreme. Therefore, a religious person may ascribe themselves to certain scientific theories, but they will always fall back on their religious teachings when they seek the ultimate truth, and vice versa for a person with a strong trust in the sciences. For most of the early history of humans, religion and science mingled freely with one another, and at times even lent evidence to support each other as being true. However, this all changed

It is possible to believe in both Science and Christianity because they both speak of the finite reality of Science and the Infinite reality in theology, and both must speak critically and skeptically (Schaab, 1984).

First of all, I appreciate Barbour’s praiseworthy and toilsome effort to put theology and science in a meaningful and fruitful dialogue, by seriously taking account of both continuities and discontinuities between scientific metaphors and religious metaphors. For Barbour, because both disciplines have continuities and discontinuities they can contribute to our more comprehensive understanding of the reality of our experiences in the world through their metaphorical relationship. While scientific models, theories, and paradigms are focused on the explanation of natural phenomena, the religious counterparts are more focused on the human experience of their natural/social environments and evoking moral and attitudinal responses, while religious affirmations do not exclude truth claims like the scientific claims do. Also, like religion, scientists also hold on to their traditions in their observation and interpretation of natural phenomena; hence, they are not neutral. In that sense, I agree with Barbour that science and religion bear significant similitude, while they can complement each other in our holistic understanding of our world.

The tension between religion and science has existed since the beginning of some of the

One of the most controversial discussions in human history is between the topics of science and religion. This discussion spans most of human history with far-reaching effects. It has even stretched into our modern times, leaching into schools and politics. But before one can decide which side to take, and what views to align with, they require knowledge. Society must understand the similarities and differences between science and religion.

The relationship between science and religion is an arguably rigid one, the two topics presently posing contrasting ideas in modern society. However, this relationship has been varied over the course of time, in particular the nineteenth century. We can put forth the argument that it was not necessarily as simple as the two being mutually exclusive concepts that continuously opposed each other; rather the two held a complicated relationship. These apparent conflicts between science and religion can often be resultant of more complex debates, for example concerning political power. It can also be seen that there was a continually shifting boundary between the two subjects, making it merely reductionist to say the two were in conflict. Science and religion were in conflict to the extent that both these concepts were adapting to the contemporary world, sometimes causing them to clash.

In The Convergence of Science and Religion, Dr. Charles Townes asserts that as the success of scientific discoveries increases, so do the conflicts between religion and science. Dr. Townes, who opposes the common widely held belief that science and religion significantly vary in their natures, claims that in making this decision an individual will approach the matter in a predictable way. Some individuals he proclaims view the two as separate in nature and as such he claims that individuals will separate the two by their intents and their methodologies so that neither can discredit the other (Townes, 1966). In much of the same manner, he asserts that others will be drawn closer to one viewpoint, be it science or religion, and ultimately regard the other with little value or in some instances “potentially harmful” (Townes, 1966). Lastly, as Dr. Townes does, a distinct sect of individuals may be of the opinion that the two belief systems are universal and in many ways rely on many of the same

The relationship between religion and science has been a subject to numerous debates, earning its place in multiple forums and dominating the news. Disputes arise because science and religion are two very different disciplines. For instance, science is ultimately based on observation of nature while religion is largely based on faith. Conflicts between the two have existed for hundreds of years and will continue to do so, because of their different concepts of “truth”. Nevertheless, reaching a consensus between science and religion is generally impossible and difficult to achieve, because each are certain of the validity of their own beliefs.

  The relationship between religion and science has been a subject of study since classical antiquity, addressed by philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others. Different concept come from different geographical regions, cultures and history.

Science and religion can coexist because people must understand that science and religion are two ways of understanding and they answer different questions. Today, scientific and religious leaders agree that science and religion represent different realities in life. Furthermore, based on the SF theory scientist also believe that religion is significant in upholding stability and solidarity in society such as it does in the scientific community by upholding moral guidance. Finally, based on the SC theory in history, we have observed that some of the most religious systems have also encouraged scientific progress. Therefore, religious leaders understand that religious restriction prohibits development and scientific growth to the point that the most powerful leaders have encouraged scientific

Amid hundred years ago, individuals from the exploratory world concocted better approaches for managing the unanswered inquiries (Rooney, 2013). At the point when the congregation had the best power, scientists were seen as the terrible folks (Machamer, 2009). Largely, it was more secure to put stock in the church and their thoughts, altogether not to be suspended or disregarded by society, than to put their trust in insane scientists. Subsequently, numerous contentions emerged between religion and

What is the relationship between religion and science? In his book, Consilience, Edward O. Wilson aims to find a unified theory of knowledge. Consilence also seeks to show how science is superior to and can replace religion. In this paper, I intend to show how Wilson understands this relationship and science as well as how. as well as show John Stuart Mill would agree or disagree with Wilson.

The relationship between science and religion is a difficult one and the two sides have tested each other and debated each other in many forums. Some believe there are major differences in science and religion and that the two can never coexist while others believe that science is in fact evidence that religious views are correct. To better understand and answer the question of whether the two sides really do conflict we will look at: my view on the subject, the definitions of both science and religion, basic arguments of both sides, scientific evolution, differing religions and religious views, the compatible versus incompatible argument, how religion has influenced science and views from the modern day scientist.

The relationship between religion and science is the subject of continued debate in philosophy and theology. Some believe there are major differences in science and religion and that the two can never coexist while others believe that science is in fact evidence that religious views are correct. To better understand and answer the question of whether the two sides really do conflict we will look at the answers of these questions: Why are religion and science in conflict? What sorts of conflicts are possible, and how are these conflicts generated ? Can they be resolved ?