Is there a concern that one day they will be able to prove beyond doubt the answer behind the existance of man.
If this does go against the world's religious groups beliefs what affect would it have.
2007-10-26 03:18:05 · 34 answers · asked by Mancloud 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Or, perhaps expand, to the existance of life
2007-10-26 03:25:31 · update #1
just look at the UK. Only a small percentage of the population go to church, and most people don't really have a religion. Science has already taken over as the intellectuals religion. And with it comes our furthering of knowledge.
2007-10-26 03:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Orphelia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance. The whole of Existence is like an iceberg. Science scratches on the bit above the water. They stand as much chance of learning what that other Existence really is, as you do of finding a particular grain of sand with my initials on it in one of the world's deserts.
What you are saying as a bottom line is that Science will end up being a Religion. As for current religious beliefs about the origin of Creation and an after-live It would not change anything. Faith is impervious to Science, belief may not be, but then belief is not faith.
Apart from anything else, Science is never really correct. It has found out that the speed of light is increasing and so they have to throw away a lot of 'its definitely like this' theories
2007-10-26 04:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What every body has seen is that as the domain of science is expanding ,the area of influence of a God is shrinking.Does it imply that what has disappeared as ignorance though was an integral part of a religion,is an indication of a continuing pattern?Most probably,yes.Then,it's logical that at some point of time,all religions shall become minimal or negligible. In this process,the existence of a man shall form a small part but it has to be there minus any religion/faith or whatever than science.But,when it comes,the times shall be altogether different and truth about a man's existence wouldn't make any big news but taken as a given fact.
2007-10-26 03:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Proving the root of man's existance could never negate the possibility that God was the catalyst for it all to happen.
Religion can't dispute science, unless there was something wrong with the method to reach the conclusion.
By the way, for the evolutionists. You will never hear "The Law of evolution", it is always "the theory"... Why is that? simply because, it has not been proven. I don't have to believe something that is not proven simply based on some circumstantial evidence.
Further, religion does not neccessarily rule out evolution, God still can be the catylist for that as well.
And what's with all the "what ifs" lately.
If "if" was a fifth we'd all be drunk.
2007-10-26 03:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by centexdance 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would I be concerned? If science can prove the beginnings of our existence then science will have discovered God and proven Him beyond a shadow of a doubt. Why would that concern me?
You did say "if" it goes against religious beliefs, which means there is a possibility (at least somewhere in your mind) that it won't.
2007-10-26 03:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought there was already sufficient evidence beyond doubt .
It should not be a matter of concern or worry. It should be a time for celebration and joy. Religious groups will continue to ignore or re-interpret the evidence as usual
2007-10-27 01:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by londonpeter2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by ' the answer behind the existence of man'?
That day has been and gone this many a long year! Human origins are very well understood from the fossil record, comparative anatomy, and most of all from DNA analysis!
It has indeed gone against most religions, and they respond by going deeper in denial than an Egyptian skin diver! See the answer above for a typical 'la la la I'm not hearing this' reaction!
2007-10-26 03:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
And if they finally discovered that there is in fact a creator, do you think they would let the rest of the world know ? The problem with science is, although there have been some great discoveries, they never tell you their failures. There are far more failures that successes so why do we not hear of them ??
2007-10-26 09:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science is constantly reinventing itself. What wasthought of as true a century ago undergoes constant refinement. Science is good up to a point, but the part of the mind that understands the spiritual nature of the universe and reality is not the same part that lives in the realm of science. There is some overlap, but scinece and faith do not coexist equally
2007-10-26 03:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless we invent a way to travel back in time, we will never know for sure the origin of man, or the planet, or the universe.
If we do invent a way to travel back in time, then at least we will know the answer. I can't see why anyone would ever be concerned about knowing the truth (maybe pastors who would be out of a job).
2007-10-26 03:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋