Contentious Relationship between Science and Religion
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This paper offers a succinct—by no means comprehensive—summary of research that has been shown to be pertinent to both "science" and "religion" as well as the case studies gathered in the current special issue. "Religion" and "science" are not in opposition to one another; they both have their respective fields. Science, or the study of matter, aims to give a physical explanation for the universe's manifestations. It seeks to delineate its principles and articulate them mathematically, resulting in numerous innovations for humanity. However, despite its substantial achievements, "science" is incapable of addressing issues beyond the realm of matter, such as those related to humanity's fate and the significance of existence.
"Religion" addresses the social, moral, and spiritual facets of human nature. The findings indicate that populations' understanding of the link between "religion" and "science" varies depending on their affiliations, practices, and beliefs of all types. The prior research on scientists' attitudes toward "religion" and acceptance of the conflict paradigm is called into question by these findings. "Religion" and "science" are often viewed as at odds due to widely held beliefs, such as the notion that "religion" and "science" are entirely distinct fields. The majority of scientists, however, do not perceive any conflict between "religion" and "science." Moreover, these contradictions do not represent a significant departure from research that has indicated that there is no real conflict between the epistemological frameworks of "science" and religious identity.
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