Post by mray147 on Jan 10, 2015 21:32:59 GMT
Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Socrates was brought before the Athenian court to face two charges against him. The first charge was the "disbelief in the gods recognized by the state" and the second was that Socrates was corrupting the Athenian youth through his teachings. Socrates chose to defend himself despite being untrained. Eventually, a vote was held to determine Socrates' guilt, where he was found guilty of both charges. After being found guilty, a vote was held to determine a sentencing that was appropriate for the crimes that Socrates committed. The vote fell in favor of a death sentence. Socrates was to die by hemlock poisoning. Socrates chose not to fight his sentencing or attempt to escape his own death. Socrates felt that it his duty as a citizen to obey the law and follow through with the sentencing given to him.
Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
Science and religion clash for so many different reasons. In my opinion, the largest reason is that science is governed by data and that which can be observed, while religion is governed by faith. With faith, you shouldn't feel the need to prove your beliefs (while some still attempt to do so). The second largest conflict arises from the fact that both sides of the coin wish to convert the other side. Religion wants science to fall in line with faith and science wants religion to fall in line with proof. There are some who are able to stand on both sides without any conflict in their own minds, yet any attempt to bring their reasoning to others is met with resistance. Ultimately, it becomes a matter of Tradition vs. Adaptation. Do we protect our traditions because we believe they are correct even if we are told they are not? Or do we adapt our beliefs to better fit new truths that are found every day?
Socrates was brought before the Athenian court to face two charges against him. The first charge was the "disbelief in the gods recognized by the state" and the second was that Socrates was corrupting the Athenian youth through his teachings. Socrates chose to defend himself despite being untrained. Eventually, a vote was held to determine Socrates' guilt, where he was found guilty of both charges. After being found guilty, a vote was held to determine a sentencing that was appropriate for the crimes that Socrates committed. The vote fell in favor of a death sentence. Socrates was to die by hemlock poisoning. Socrates chose not to fight his sentencing or attempt to escape his own death. Socrates felt that it his duty as a citizen to obey the law and follow through with the sentencing given to him.
Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
Science and religion clash for so many different reasons. In my opinion, the largest reason is that science is governed by data and that which can be observed, while religion is governed by faith. With faith, you shouldn't feel the need to prove your beliefs (while some still attempt to do so). The second largest conflict arises from the fact that both sides of the coin wish to convert the other side. Religion wants science to fall in line with faith and science wants religion to fall in line with proof. There are some who are able to stand on both sides without any conflict in their own minds, yet any attempt to bring their reasoning to others is met with resistance. Ultimately, it becomes a matter of Tradition vs. Adaptation. Do we protect our traditions because we believe they are correct even if we are told they are not? Or do we adapt our beliefs to better fit new truths that are found every day?