2006-07-29 11:06:00 · 9 answers · asked by Lilichka 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No.
Science and religion are like oil and water, respectively. Both are useful, but they don't mix together.
Neither is science a religion, as fundamentalists claim. When I am feeling depressed, sorrowful, or desperate, I don't pray to science.
When I want to learn how electrons behave, how magnetic fields effect polarized metals, or how chemical bonds are formed, I don't pick up a bible.
Some religious zealots totally reject science. With few exceptions, most of these people don't live in caves, and will see a doctor when they or their loved ones are sick. They use electricity, drive a car, and have running water in their homes. Even the Amish utilize technology that didn't exist in biblical times. They have loopholes.
Some completely reject religion and live by the scientific method. If they can't observe it, they won't accept it. If they can't find evidence for it, they won't consider it.
Both are extremes, and anything when taken to its extreme is almost always unhealthy.
The most sound way to believe, IMHO, is to accept both while understanding the place for, and limitations, of both science and religion.
2006-07-29 12:50:15 · answer #1 · answered by elchistoso69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Science is based on facts, but so is religion (ie: Jesus really did exist), and facts change. (For example, it was once a "fact" that the earth was the center of the universe, but this is no longer considered to be accurate)
Science is based upon that which humans can physically perceive and measure or test. It consists of testable hypotheses derived from perceptions of the world using the five senses.
Religion is based upon faith, that which exists beyond the realm of our five senses. It can be tested, but presents no testable hypotheses (such as, if God exists, then He will catch me when I throw myself off a cliff if I ask for His help on the way down)
Rene Des Cartes, a philospher, defines the two in a similar fashion.
2006-07-29 11:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sci Nerd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some treat science as a religion.
Infused? Like infusing flavor into a chicken? That might not work.
2006-07-29 11:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the answer to that is no. Science is a discipline that requires logic and understanding. Everything happens for a reason, there are no spontaneous 'miracles'. Religion is based primarily on faith, believing the impossible can happen for no reason except that there is a supernatural being (God) who listens to us and who's knowledge is so vast we can't comprehend it. In a way they are similar but I doubt they can be fused together because there are too many contradicting theories on both sides.
2006-07-29 12:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by surani_ud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Religious people should not be allowed to lie about facts that has bean scientifically proved.
Religion can however provide answers in areas that has not yet bean proved by science. The only problem is that religious people are sometimes unwilling to change their boneheaded believes even after they have bean proved wrong.
2006-07-29 11:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure science, and pure religion must essentially be one and the same.
2006-07-29 11:11:29 · answer #6 · answered by oceansoflight777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that religion is an explanation or a guide for science. it is not an explanation right now, but it will be.
2006-07-29 11:12:13 · answer #7 · answered by ___ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that science is HOW it happens and religion is WHY it happens...one physical while the other is spiritual, with a much deeper meaning...
2006-07-29 12:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by poetic_lala 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Science must be based in fact
Religion is by definition based on faith.
The two should not be mixed.
2006-07-29 11:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋