science vs religon, which one is important and needed ? |
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science vs religon, which one is important and needed ? |
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i think this is a tricky question if you think about it.
is science important or .. religon ? why tho .. ? Religon helps make people safer . It help you to become a better person. Religon is mainly about beliefs and how to become a better person . . . the problem is . . did anyone prove that gods existed ? etc .. Science helps people to be safe. Science tell us what to aware of. Without science, we wouldnt know where we are, what is safe? .. such as planets or universe ..... etc .. if you think carefully, it could be tricky, you dont know which one is " more " important do you people understand what i'm saiding ? just think bout it. tell me what you think ? ![]() |
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Is religion or science important? I think...they are both important. Without religion, we would've never gotten to where we are--little, if no morals, virtues, sense of what's right and wrong, and the like. In my opinion, we'd be in a lot of trouble if we were without those. People running amuck, killing what they wished, doing what they wanted--no sense of order. (Why would the government or police be any different if nothing taught them to be virtuous?)
Think back, far back in the Middle Ages...if there was no religion, people would have no purpose. Their only hope was to live as best they could (which was horribly at most) for a chance at salvation. Then, religion was their life. Religion that stated morality and what was right. The same religion that influences many of us today, consciously or not. What do they have to do with us, you ask? A seedling with weak roots cannot grow into a stable tree, can it? Don't get me wrong, I love science--knowing why things work the way they do and applying that knowledge. Without science, we'd have no technology and that would be simply horrid, no? Imagine, no way of getting food (tools are a form or technology, more or less), less communication; life would be much more difficult. Diseases would wipe out entire continents, and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the special effects of my favorite movie. ![]() They say...religion is cosmic purpose and science is cosmic order. Both are important in various ways, each with their pros and cons. To ask which is more important is somewhat like asking which is better, apples or oranges. They're two different things with different uses. Some final words. All of the above is my opinion, my speculation. I'm neither a devoutly religious person nor a grounded scientist, but a bit of both. Everyone will most likely have their own ideas, stemming from their differing backgrounds and personality. I do not intend to force these thoughts onto you, but humbly ask you to consider it all--consider with an open mind. (I didn't elaborate much on science, seeing how many other posts defend it already.) As for the overlapping beliefs, I believe them both. Perhaps they connect somehow, someway. Flame me, if you will--everyone does. |
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QUOTE(uninspiredfae @ Dec 29 2004, 8:08 PM) *blinks* I guess you'll just have to find some other purpose... (or just live life to the fullest?) o.o; But still, you have morals and such, no? Those were most likely formed through religion. As for the false hope thing.... Are you sure? There are people out there who truly do believe in a heaven and the other place or reincarnation and such. And um, I think you've got that government part mixed up with laws. Perhaps our government was formed with some influence from religion, but religion is not wholly our government. It came with that separation of Church and State thing, if I recall correctly. One last thing. Religion and science are two different things. With different variables. Different uses. Different aims. Too many things that vary. If we take out the foundation of our values, what would happen? If we never "got smarter" and make tools, where would we be? Religion reigned then, science now. Past and present. (Not that religion isn't still here, I just find it...not what it once was?) All I'm trying to say is, if you're trying to find one definite answer. One certain, no opposition, crushing answer...I don't think there's one. (Seeing it varies per person) Perhaps for someone whose life isn't all that great, religion is more important. Maybe for a practical person, it's science. (Now, in no way am I saying all or only these people are like that.) As for me, I like both science and religion. Perhaps science a bit more, but...I can't ignore religion. I'd have agreed with oranges too. ^.^ But that's just me. |
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QUOTE *blinks* I guess you'll just have to find some other purpose... (or just live life to the fullest?) o.o; But still, you have morals and such, no? Those were most likely formed through religion. I dissagree on that too. To some ppl morality can depend on their religion. But ppl w/out a religion can definitly be moral. And there are millions of ppl that DO have a religion that are NOT moral. If you compare a kid that goes to church every weekend w/ a kid thats never been to church. It doesn't mean that the kid that goes to church will turn out more moral. (usually when a kid is forced to go to church) It comes from w/in. Its like "you can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl." I agree w/ comeupon, 100%. QUOTE Religion isn't false hope--it's given hope to so many people, and it has saved lives in its own ways. I still think it is false hope. I never said it didn't give ppl hope. And true - life isn't good w/out hope. But the hope is fake. God isn't going to come and save your life if you are broke and living on the streets. Then all of a sudden become rich again. You have to do that yourself. And trust yourself. - be smart. You can't depend on the guy up there all the time. |
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