♥ Science vs Religion

Today we live in a scientific age in which almost every aspect of our lives has been affected by science. Since the scientific revolution during the seventeenth century, science has continued to exert tremendous influence on what we think and do.

The impact of science has been particularly strong on traditional religious beliefs. Many fundamental religious concepts are crumbling under the pressure of modern science and are no longer acceptable to the intellectual and the well-informed man.

No longer is it possible to assert truth derived merely through theological speculations or based on the authority of religious scriptures. For example, the findings of modern psychologists indicate that the human mind, like the physical body, work according to natural laws without the presence of an unchanging soul as taught by some religions.

Some religionists choose to disregard scientific discoveries which conflict with their religious dogmas. They choose to cling on to theories that grow increasingly ridiculous while insisting that it is scientific discoveries that are wrong.

In the light of modern scientific discoveries, it is not difficult to understand that many of the views held in many religions regarding the universe and life are merely tribal myths and cultural traditions passed down through the generations but which have now been superseded and made redundant.

It is generally true to say that religions have greatly contributed to human development and progress. They have laid down values and standards and formulated principles to guide human life. But for all the good they have done, religions can no longer relevant in the modern, scientific age if the followers insist on burying the truth, or encouraging ceremonies and practices which have been depleted of their meaning.