if yes how do you bridge the gap?
2007-11-27 04:35:36 · 36 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In so far as Hinduism is concerned , they are not contradictory.Science only has so far proved and substantiated the beliefs of the religion .There are many more things yet to be proved on matters that even Sceince is to understand fully.in the area of astronomy and space which has greater relevnce to divintiy in Hindu culture .for instance Krishna while showin ghis Viswaroopa as the totality of God to Arjuna tells him that what he sees is onlyu his lower nature and there is a still higher existence of his which no sun or star can illiminate. It is in accordance wiht the principle of viswaroopa of God , the colour of god is generally held to be black or blue in Hindu theology,It is the only cultue that shows the cosmos and all that is on it as the shape of God and that all that is in the universe is standing as one in the body of that God .Nature is held to be an aspect of the God of universe .that creates, sustains and annihilates everything in the universe .
Science is not anything created or produced by men. It is only a explanation and description of the natural laws and principles in perfect operation in the universe .So the question of its being contradictory to truth ( if God and religion are about thruth ) does not at all arise .
2007-11-27 05:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by Infinity 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes religion is fiction, and a fairy tale, while science is facts, if it is wrong, it accepts and gives the new finding. But religion does not change because it was god written. Today all that god wrote is truning out to be wrong, like Adam and Eve. Science has mapped the whole gene pool and this rejects Adam and Eve, Why did god lie???
I do not bridge the gap, i just crossed the gap to the other side and live on reason and facts, there is no conflict, no ambilalence, or contradiction. Life is beautiful, If you are asking about my values, then i would say that we dont need religion to teach us moral values, as human beings we have the power to reason, check our feelings and do things to the point that it does not hurt others. If we set our limits to this point we know we are doing good.
2007-11-28 09:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by thachu5 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Science even contradicts itself. Look at dietary studies, for example. As an empiricist, I believe what I observe even if it disagrees with others or even a consensus. My faith and religion are based on personal experience/revelation.
I don't always bother trying to bridge every gap.; But when I do, it starts by respecting the gap. In other words, what you experience is for you not me. What I experience is for me not you. This allows a foundation of respect upon which a bridge may be built. Then we can share experiences and see if anything can be gained from them.
2007-11-27 04:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In many ways, so far, science is still catching up, in that I am talking about a particular area of my experience which is vibrational energy. The human experience is now being scientifically explored more and more. Vibrational medicine is able to be read about now, and also paranormal phenomena is being scientifically explored. Without science we would not have evolved or developed intellectually or rationally. So, no, the truths of science have not contradicted my truth in spirituality.
2007-11-27 13:14:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lyra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no "truths" of science because scientific inquiry doesn't work like that. Yes there are basic laws such as those of Thermodynamics and so on. But there are no "truths" if there were if would kill science. Science is all about increasing ones understanding if you make a concrete statement then you aren't being scientific. So i guess the answer is no.
2007-11-27 04:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by neveroutnumbered 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truths of schence have limitations of time and space and always require 'normal temperature & pressure' whereas truths of my Religion are always beyond time and space and are universal. To bridge gap, we have to use science for some researches and development where required and to take these truths to every human being so that he can live happily and healthily.
2007-11-29 00:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by keshav pd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully No
Buddhism does teach The Four Noble Truths
In almost 2600 years To my knowledge "science" hasn't been able to contradict
2007-11-28 21:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean whether grape juice and crackers become the blood and body of Jesus Christ?
Well, the way to bridge the gap is to realize one has been told a non-profit fib.
A non-profit, tax-exempt, Bush, Jr. Texas Methodist White House faiths-based initiatives fib.
2007-11-27 04:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am an advaithi. the highest truths of science corroborate the truth of religion. No contradiction whatsoever. Particle physics, entropy and enthalphy corroborate " Aham Brahmasmi".
2007-11-27 20:27:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my religion, we say: "if Science contradicts Spiritism, stay with Science".
Peace!
Edit: The answer to your question is "no". Science doesn't contradicts my religion. In fact, one completes the other.
2007-11-27 16:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by Janet Reincarnated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋