A great quote I picked up from somewhere. Basically, the limit of our scientific theory stops at the big bang; the theory goes that the big bang started with a particle exploding that was infinitely light and infinitely small, and had spin. That's as far back as science can go, but what it can't even attempt to explain is how that particle got there in the first place. That's where philosphy and religion start, but PLEASE, if you're religious, DON'T pretend to KNOW or STATE AS FACT that '"God put it there" or "God created it", or "it was created by a 'higher power'". I think alot of conflict arises from beliefs or 'faiths' being stated AS FACT. It gets peoples' backs up, and rightly so - it's called making out you know something that you don't.
I think if religious people were just more careful with their use of language, alot less conflict would arise. Maybe it's the cause of wars!
2006-07-14 05:53:28 · 12 answers · asked by anonymouse 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There aren't any limits to scientific theory, no end. Science continues to evolve, the more we know, the more deply we delve; the theories of 50, even 500 years ago gave birth to the theories of today, and the same will be true in the future. This progression will continue as long as humans maintain societies capable of forward evolution of thought and study. It's true we don't have answers yet to the questions you pose, but that doesn't mean we never will.
Philosophy and religion are essentially emotional pursuits, as are art, love, poetry, music; all things that let us experience joy and pain, and give us us sense of who we are as individuals. Through them, we grow into ourselves and gain a sense of place as we mature, and all of the things that make us mature emotionally become more important as we get older.
When we confuse our emotions with science, we get problems. Religion and philosophy hold important places in the human psyche, but there is emotional "creep" into political arenas, then into scientific arenas...persecution and war...weapons of mass destruction...to destroy others who don't have the same emotional beliefs.
I've come to believe that keeping science separate from our emotions may not be something humans are capable of. If that's true, it does not bode well for our future, as science has given us the capability to destroy ourselves several times over if we wish. But I'm not willing to give up yet, and thoughtful people posing thoughtful questions are always a good thing!
2006-07-14 06:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by functionary01 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
You are correct on all points, Science can actually figure out what was happening down to a trillionth of a second after the Big Bang, but can go no further, they say the laws of physics break down at that point. They never have made a claim that they know where that little particle came from and may never know. So at that point it becomes speculation, which is what philosophy and religion are, points of view that are there for discussion but have no empirical proof. When they do they become fact. I think the difference between philosophy and religion is that philosophy knows it is just a point of view.
2006-07-14 06:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science and technology, religion and philosophy all come from the human mind. They are all ways of answering questions such as 'Why are we here?' and 'What is the meaning of life?'
When it comes to quantum physics, objectivity (a pretty key foundation of the scientific method) goes out the window. We find we are not objective observers lost in a meaningless universe but rather that, in a sense, our act of looking puts the universe there.
Science, religion and philosophy are all limited to viewing things from a human (and arguably humanist) perspective. I think they overlap a lot.
2006-07-14 06:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think our understanding of all four terms you set forth are finite. Thus our lack of understanding science AND religion is where arguments begin.
Personally I think the two coexist and compliment each other. Those that want to compartimentalize what is fact and fiction are the ones who get red in the face about the matter.
2006-07-14 06:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by cirestan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not religion...belief in a power beyond comprehension to answer those questions that our present science and technology can't such as: Why do we exist? or Why are we here? Philosiphy is the study of those unanswered questions and is a Science. PEACE!
2006-07-14 05:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientists have proven that subatomic particles react to thought. They only exist or exist according to how you think about them.
Science is proving your thought has energy. This energy is your spiritual power I believe.
Everything is God. The universe was not just created, but is God. We are God evolving.
2006-07-14 05:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by ridethestar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. When we reach the point at which science can no longer explain things most people turn to religion/philosophy/magic for answers. I believe it was Clarke (the SF writer) who said that "Technology sufficiently advanced enough is indistinguishable from magick."
2006-07-14 05:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What will really get your noggin on overload is that space time is not linear as we know it in the physical universe, so the particle has ALWAYS been there.
Think outside the box!!!!
Love and Light
M
2006-07-14 06:08:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science and technology do not end. Religion and philosophy are used by those who are unable, or unwilling, to explore further.
By consigning the unknown to the 'supernatural' we are limiting our development.
2006-07-14 06:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by barrytabrah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOur back goes up and you think the world follows. Just a child I suppose.
2016-08-13 20:44:11 · answer #10 · answered by Black Happy Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋