Both religion and science aim to help us understand our world and our place in it. Science actually grew out of religion. But today the two systems operate in different ways. Can they coexist?
Both religion and science aim to help us understand our world and our place in it. Science, in fact, grew out of religion. Given that today the two worldviews operate on different assumptions, with some mutually exclusive means and ends, have they grown irreparably apart? Can a rational, naturalist worldview accommodate any form of spirituality, or religious faith? Maybe one key lies in understanding that spirituality and even religious belief can transcend supernaturalism, superstition, and dogma (though for many religious people, that's like saying "I'm all for swimming, except that bit about staying in the water.") Think we can settle this? Ahhh, probably not, but let's stir it up anyhow.