Religion
In reply to the discussion: Is science a religion? [View all]guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)a definition of religion:
"a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. "
a definition of science:
"a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws: "
Obviously different? Both science and religion deal with the nature of the universe. But according to the definitions religion is also concerned with belief and morality. Science deals with facts and truth. How can we define truth?
One definition from the Oxford Dictionary:
1.2A fact or belief that is accepted as true:
the emergence of scientific truths
Now we are back to beliefs. So is the debate here between belief in science or belief in religion? Cannot we have both?