Science vs. Religion

Originally posted by: *Woh Ajnabee*

Oh great, another topic to keep me from being productive. 😆

There have been several similar topics discussed here before, anyway to add -

Religion is the preacher's science. It is the knowledge that explains the inner workings and functioning of the universe.

Science is the researcher's religion. It is the faith, purpose and belief in knowledge that keeps them going.

The force is above it all.

Originally posted by: PhoeniXof_Hades

Aww, I really should be a bit more understanding, owing to the fact that you have extremely poor self-restraint control/power. 😆 So what do you do these days, I mean you seem to be very busy, 'cause I do not see you in DM as much as I used to, before?

Very well thought out response, though. Sort of disappointing, too, that nine members ignored it. 😒

Originally posted by: PhoeniXof_Hades

Can both science and religion coexist in the single mind frame of an individual? Can science and religion coexist in a society?

If it can coexist together, can it coexist harmoniously? Or would it produce sparks?
If it coexist in the mind frame of an individual, can the individual live happily without having the need to sacrifice one for the other (science for religion, or religion for science)? Or would the individual be constantly suffering from skepticism towards one of them or both?
If it can coexist in a society, can members there live together harmoniously, or would the apparent difference between their way of thinking/living cause problems between them?

Can science and religion complement each other? Can one cause/be [a] problem for the other?

Putting them side by side, which one would be superior, science or religion? Or are they equal footing?

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That's all I can think for now; will come back with my reply later (or right away if I get sufficient time). Others please go ahead, and put down your views.
And, eh, just a little piece of advise, no need to bring any particular (notice the word particular in italic? No? Try again) religion here; let's just discuss it from an objective perspective.
I feel this is something very much relevant for this time; what say?

With kind regards,
Labib

Originally posted by: myth13

..as of now I've RESERVED this place in this topic...afterall RESERVATION is important aspect in India😛

Originally posted by: clodpolish

Cannot science be a religion?

Originally posted by: PhoeniXof_Hades

Nope. Because religion is based on Faith, and nothing but solely on Faith. Science is based on factual or theoretical evidences, known facts, reasons and logics. Science is the study of the cosmos through rational means, religion is the description and overview of it, from only one's (as it claims) perspective. Granted that a little bit of logic plays part in religions, just as faith plays a part in science, but the amount is way too much small to equate them as the same. One could be said to complement each other, but equating them as equal is just out of bound.

Someone has faith in logics and reasoning. Where does that place him?