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  • Essay / Science versus Religion - 1400

    Mission Title Is science just another form of religion, with people like physicist Stephen Hawking among its high priests? Are science and religions simply similar social constructs? In your answer to this question, think specifically about how irrational social factors influence everything, including science and religion.IntroductionOne of the most controversial and burning questions today is whether conflict between science and religion can be accommodated. The verbal confrontation between science and religion is never out of the news. In this article, we will examine the similarities and conflicts between science and religion. Next, we will observe the effects of the separation of religion and science as well as the effects of irrational factors on both. At the end, we will conclude by defining science as a form of religion. Science and religion on the same path It is generally perceived that science and religion are two opposing forces that can never merge. Science is based on methodologies and objectives linked to the material dimension while religion is more focused on spirituality. It seems that all ideas, systems and degrees of religion and science are opposed and diverse. Science is based on tests and results while religion is based on experiments. Science uses experiments to verify an idea while religion uses feelings and spirituality to validate it. (Dixon 2008) History shows us that on the surface there has always been a conflict between science and religion. At the same time, science has not been able to answer all the questions. In principle, science and religion have never been about to collide. The strategies can be varied but the target is the same: Search for a stranger. (Full......middle of article......The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism. 5 Updated Edition. Shambhala. Gary B. Ferngren , 2002. Science and Religion: A Historical Introduction. John Hedley Brooke, 1991. Science and Religion: Some Historical Perspectives (Cambridge Studies in the History of Science 0 Edition. and Search for Meaning. Schocken. Michael Clancy, 2010. Bishop Says Nun Excommunicated for Allowing Abortion, 46(16), 1(2). Robert W. Fuller, 2012. Religion and science: a beautiful friendship? Edition. Independent publishing platform CreateSpace. Thomas Dixon, 2008. Science and religion: a very short edition...