Religions and modern science?

Question

Of course that most religions are incoherent with science. But which one holds the *highest* degree of compatibility with the modern scientific discoveries, as compared to the others? Even if this degree is still very low. And why is that?

(please leave away the "none, all religions are stupid" answer, I am asking about *degrees* of probability)

Answer 1

I don't know much about it, but I would guess that since Unitarian Universalism is so open about its beliefs, it would have no problem integrating modern science into them.

Answer 2

Actually, science plays catchup with the Bible. Many of the things science claimed could never be true has turned out to be scientifically proven.

For example: 4000 yrs ago, Isaiah wrote in 40: 22 that God dwelled above "the circle of the earth". Man did not fully believe that until they sent up satellites taking pictures a few years ago.

Would history be considered a science? If so the Bible comes out a winner. We know when a specific prophesy was written along with the rest of the text. Hundreds of years later, those prophesies are fulfilled to the letter though the people involved were not born until long after the prophecy had been written.

Answer 3

Many Wiccans do not have a set creation myth, and therefore no vested interest in stating that the universe came about in a certain way.

Also, many Wiccans (at least of my acquaintence) believe that science is our best tool for learning about and understanding the physical world around us.

So I'd say that some Wiccans have a high degree of compatibility with modern scientific discoveries, at least potentially.

Answer 4

The Genesis account tells nothing about the formation of the Earth itself. It says, "In the beginning the Earth was--without form and void"--shapeless, empty. There were neither mountains nor valleys, trees nor shrubs, rivers nor oceans, but the Earth was. How long before that it had been created, is not stated. The account of the Days of Creation given in Genesis relates not to the construction of our globe, but to the ordering of it for human habitation.
There are various theories regarding its formation. We follow the one most closely harmonizing with the Bible. It is called the Vailian theory. It assumes that Saturn's rings and Jupiter's belts illustrate Earth's development as a planet.
The Earth was once molten, as indicated by the igneous rocks of the Azoic period: so called by scientists, but not discussed in the Bible. When the Earth was molten, its water and minerals were thrown off a great distance in gaseous form. As these cooled and took shape, they constituted great rings at a distance from the Earth.
Gradually the motion of the rings became different from that of the Earth in proportion to the distance from the center of gravity. These rings of water and mineral gradually approaching the Earth would be kept off by centrifugal force, particularly strong at the equator. The "brooding" of Holy Energy developed a light, probably resembling the Aurora Borealis--not sunlight. The Sun did not appear until the Fourth Day.
"Let there be light! and there was light." Thus, briefly, is summed up the result of the 7,000 years, styled the First Day. Not that God's Word would not have been sufficient for any miracle, but because He prefers to work out His glorious designs along natural lines.--Genesis 1:3.
There are scientists who claim that the Earth still has one ring about it, an electrical ring which, falling, will in a few years destroy fermentation, microbes and parasites, and greatly assist plant and animal life.

If you'd like to read more about the Vailian theory just google it or contact me via email I will send you the link

Answer 5

I'd say Judaism is pretty good as far as this goes. it does not declare to have a monopoly on truth, has long-tolerated inteperetation and adaptation of ancient law to modern conditions.

I don't see any conflict between Judasism and modern science, if anything in many ways science is agreeing with things that Judaism says. (it allows in general for a much more moderate approach in general)

Answer 6

Wow , are you achieving for some type of trump card to sparkling up your concern with no longer believing. there have been great scientists and educators who worship God from each walks of existence and fields of be taught. technological know-how and faith can artwork hand and hand. subject is the haters are so bent on attempting to disprove faith that the actual themes handy are becoming to be unanswered. Dude, wheres your LOVE?

Answer 7

I don't care that you didn't want the "none" answer, but that is my honest answer - none

All religions make absurd assumptions, and none of them back their ideas up with facts. This is the exact opposite of science.