Science and Faith?

Question

What do you believe is more important?

Answer 1

You need both for a balanced approach to life.
Science seeks explanation for that which is observed.
Faith seeks understanding of that which is unseen.

Answer 2

Science is a faith.

Scientists are beginning to realize (tho many would not admit it) that the more we know, the more we realize we don't know. And the more mysterious the universe becomes.

There is a limit to human knowledge. We will never know everything. Ultimately, when faced with the unknown and the unknowable, we will have to accept it by faith.

So, faith is more important. Even for science and scientists. Scientists have to believe that what they see and know is real and reliable. And right now, what is real and reliable -- they/we don't know for sure. So yes, faith is more important.


PS: I agree wholeheartedly with what Doctor Y says: "Anyone who believes science doesn't require faith hasn't done a lot of science." And I may add, "doesn't KNOW a lot of science." Science is NOT exact and unshakeable.

Answer 3

Anyone who believes science doesn't require faith hasn't done a lot of science. To quote:

"Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they were truly religious men because of their faith in the orderliness of the universe."
- Albert Einstein

There is no reason to believe that the universe is reasonable, that it follows rules and does not change them repeatedly and unpredictably. There is no reason to believe that objective evidence is superior to personal experience. There is not even a reason to believe that if we are handed the answers to things that we will understand them.

A scientist takes all these things (and more) on faith.

Answer 4

This is the science section. Nearly everyone here appreciates the value and importance of science.

Is there a God to whom you are personally and morally accountable? Who determines your eternal destiny, and whether you are fulfilling the purpose for your existence, and whether you are obeying the requirements and directions of an ultimate authority? Science can't answer this, and I can't conceive of a question more important.

Answer 5

Science and Faith each serve very different purposes.

Science helps us investigate natural phenomenon occurring around us, while Faith in its traditional uses is a collection of untested beliefs that people use to explain phenomenon for which they have no other explanation.

I think Science is more important, as its model for investigating phenomenon sits better with me (i.e. testable hypothesis, experiment and the like).

Answer 6

I am a scientist who doesn't have any need for faith. I believe in a higher being because of personal experience. I have no desire to fill in the blanks of what I don't know with other peoples ideas.

Answer 7

permutation?

btw faith is a stupid word and should not be used. Believing with out reason is impossible. There's always a reason/cause.

Did you mean Science and religion or spirituality?

Answer 8

If you consider eternity, then faith. Lots of people in the past didn't have science, and they're walking streets of gold.

But, I understand that's what I believe.

I love science too.

Answer 9

Science has solid facts.
Faith is something created by man to explain things they couldn't.

Answer 10

Science-it can be backed up