Post by susiebena on Sept 1, 2015 5:34:23 GMT
Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
It can be very difficult for some to believe in both religion and science. The conflict from science and religions stems from one’s personal beliefs, ideas and what is learned. Religion implies the idea that people were created from a great and powerful being and that the human body holds our sprit or light, as the book mentions. Religion attests to faith and spirituality, whereas science accepts reason and evidence. People who side with science need proof of how everything came to be. Scientific theories are created to try and prove how we have evolved from what we were to what we are now and in most cases we can be described as matter. What is interesting is that, in my opinion, science cannot really disprove religion or vice versa. “To say something is ‘just’ matter is akin to say something is ‘just’ light (pg12).
How did Socrates die?
In 399 B.C, Socrates was sentenced to death for breaking the law. “The Apologia” describes his trial before a court of justice. Socrates was accused of not believing in the gods recognized by the Athenians. Socrates does not deny not accept this accusation but states that he accommodates the religious customs of his country. He was also accused by Melitus of corrupting the youth by his teachings. He explains that he would not intestinally corrupt the youth and if he un-deliberately did such thing, he could not be held liable. His appearance and plea before the judges does not end well as he is sentenced to death by drinking the poison hemlock. In “The Crito” Socrates and his friend Crito hold conversation in which Crito urges Socrates to find a way to escape his fate. Socrates agrees to find a way but only “if, in full discussion of the matter, it seems right to do so.” Ultimately, Socrates decides to follow through with his death sentence.
It can be very difficult for some to believe in both religion and science. The conflict from science and religions stems from one’s personal beliefs, ideas and what is learned. Religion implies the idea that people were created from a great and powerful being and that the human body holds our sprit or light, as the book mentions. Religion attests to faith and spirituality, whereas science accepts reason and evidence. People who side with science need proof of how everything came to be. Scientific theories are created to try and prove how we have evolved from what we were to what we are now and in most cases we can be described as matter. What is interesting is that, in my opinion, science cannot really disprove religion or vice versa. “To say something is ‘just’ matter is akin to say something is ‘just’ light (pg12).
How did Socrates die?
In 399 B.C, Socrates was sentenced to death for breaking the law. “The Apologia” describes his trial before a court of justice. Socrates was accused of not believing in the gods recognized by the Athenians. Socrates does not deny not accept this accusation but states that he accommodates the religious customs of his country. He was also accused by Melitus of corrupting the youth by his teachings. He explains that he would not intestinally corrupt the youth and if he un-deliberately did such thing, he could not be held liable. His appearance and plea before the judges does not end well as he is sentenced to death by drinking the poison hemlock. In “The Crito” Socrates and his friend Crito hold conversation in which Crito urges Socrates to find a way to escape his fate. Socrates agrees to find a way but only “if, in full discussion of the matter, it seems right to do so.” Ultimately, Socrates decides to follow through with his death sentence.