Argumentative Essay On Science Vs Religion
Religion vs. Science
December 10, 2003
I would like to approach this subject from the position of being a member of the panel who has awaited his turn to speak and approach this not in the spirit of argument, rather in the spirit of discussion. My views are based on being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in no way do I wish to force my beliefs on any of the members of the panel, instead I prefer to place them on the table objectively to be discussed later.
It is true that many people after obtaining some knowledge of science begin to doubt the teachings of their father's religion. However, I would say that this is not because they have come to a greater knowledge of science, but rather they do not understand God. Many have grown up with a mystical understanding of God that He is a being who has no body parts or passions large enough to fill the entire universe but small enough to dwell in one's heart. To a scientist, this view is illogical and goes against natural laws. God is flesh and blood; we are created in His image as …show more content…
Here again is a misunderstanding. In the Bible, James said, "Faith without works is dead". Just as it is in science, one cannot simply believe a principle; he must have some belief that his hypothesis is correct and then put it to the test, which is also the only way to come to the knowledge of whether or not there is a God. The best example of this is found in the text of the LDS church where it says, "And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye ask god the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true: and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith In Christ, He will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost." In other words, "If I try this, what will
December 10, 2003
I would like to approach this subject from the position of being a member of the panel who has awaited his turn to speak and approach this not in the spirit of argument, rather in the spirit of discussion. My views are based on being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in no way do I wish to force my beliefs on any of the members of the panel, instead I prefer to place them on the table objectively to be discussed later.
It is true that many people after obtaining some knowledge of science begin to doubt the teachings of their father's religion. However, I would say that this is not because they have come to a greater knowledge of science, but rather they do not understand God. Many have grown up with a mystical understanding of God that He is a being who has no body parts or passions large enough to fill the entire universe but small enough to dwell in one's heart. To a scientist, this view is illogical and goes against natural laws. God is flesh and blood; we are created in His image as …show more content…
Here again is a misunderstanding. In the Bible, James said, "Faith without works is dead". Just as it is in science, one cannot simply believe a principle; he must have some belief that his hypothesis is correct and then put it to the test, which is also the only way to come to the knowledge of whether or not there is a God. The best example of this is found in the text of the LDS church where it says, "And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye ask god the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true: and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith In Christ, He will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost." In other words, "If I try this, what will