Post by julian88 on Jan 12, 2015 7:48:13 GMT
Week one
1. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
There is a conflict between science and religion because humans separate religion doctrine and scientific methodology. In the book of The Great Mystery: Matter vs Spirit, I reaffirmed that science and religion are not different to one another and it may be a linguistic error what determines the difference as mentioned in the book. Yes, it may be unorthodox to express this rational thought, for I have been raised as a Roman Catholic and it is an abomination to question the divine one. However, the examples of Thor (the god of thunder) and the electrical storms are a small similarity on this concept I bring which is to compare both aspects of religion and science. Another reason why there is such conflict on these two matters is the obsessive effort to prove and falsify one to another, but in reality both science and religion depends on each other; for example, in quantum physics, Bohr's entanglement “spooky action” can predetermine what religion calls an act of god, or god like power, or in other words, an unexplanatory action that even Albert Einstein was unclear. Lastly, it is up to the openness to new ideas, and changes in both science and religion. One can argue that god is sole creator of this universe, but what dictates the divinely understanding of this concepts, or to others see god as a source of inspiration and a beacon of hope and yet, there are actions that even science cannot understand.
2.Why was Socrates put to trial?
Well, the tragic allegory tale of Socrates’s death reminds me of another sacrifice for humanity and for science, Dr. Jesse William Lazear. In September 26, 1900, Dr. Jesse William Lazear died after purposely exposing himself to an infected mosquito and carrier of the yellow fever. The cause that led Lazear to make this radical action was the lack of understanding, and will to believe on the idea that a mosquito could be the transmitter of the malicious and deadly disease of yellow fever. A disease that was cleansing big populations at the time, and it was this severe amounts of deaths, and lack of understanding what led him to prove those who attempted to silence him with his theory what drove him to self-sacrificed for humanity and science. Sadly, Socrates’s death took place centuries before his death, and like him, Socrates died for lack of understanding; however, his death, like Dr, Lazear was not in vain, for it inspired great minds of science like Plato and Xenophon to enlighten humanity then and even now. I find it paradoxical his death, for he was sentenced to death for corrupting the mind of the Athenian youth with his radical and unorthodox beliefs of a divine one, but he knew then that his death would have intrigue the mind of everyone. After reading this passage, I can only say that Socrates was beyond a strong will man with a strong character and fearless against death, but his apologia and his choice to died for science as well as to prove to those who sentenced him to die that they were wrong, made him immortal, which is yet another paradox to his death sentence. Lastly, this last moment of his life being surrounded by his disciples and calmly drink the poison it leads me to believe that he did not hesitate of being incorrect about his teachings, his philosophy.
1. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
There is a conflict between science and religion because humans separate religion doctrine and scientific methodology. In the book of The Great Mystery: Matter vs Spirit, I reaffirmed that science and religion are not different to one another and it may be a linguistic error what determines the difference as mentioned in the book. Yes, it may be unorthodox to express this rational thought, for I have been raised as a Roman Catholic and it is an abomination to question the divine one. However, the examples of Thor (the god of thunder) and the electrical storms are a small similarity on this concept I bring which is to compare both aspects of religion and science. Another reason why there is such conflict on these two matters is the obsessive effort to prove and falsify one to another, but in reality both science and religion depends on each other; for example, in quantum physics, Bohr's entanglement “spooky action” can predetermine what religion calls an act of god, or god like power, or in other words, an unexplanatory action that even Albert Einstein was unclear. Lastly, it is up to the openness to new ideas, and changes in both science and religion. One can argue that god is sole creator of this universe, but what dictates the divinely understanding of this concepts, or to others see god as a source of inspiration and a beacon of hope and yet, there are actions that even science cannot understand.
2.Why was Socrates put to trial?
Well, the tragic allegory tale of Socrates’s death reminds me of another sacrifice for humanity and for science, Dr. Jesse William Lazear. In September 26, 1900, Dr. Jesse William Lazear died after purposely exposing himself to an infected mosquito and carrier of the yellow fever. The cause that led Lazear to make this radical action was the lack of understanding, and will to believe on the idea that a mosquito could be the transmitter of the malicious and deadly disease of yellow fever. A disease that was cleansing big populations at the time, and it was this severe amounts of deaths, and lack of understanding what led him to prove those who attempted to silence him with his theory what drove him to self-sacrificed for humanity and science. Sadly, Socrates’s death took place centuries before his death, and like him, Socrates died for lack of understanding; however, his death, like Dr, Lazear was not in vain, for it inspired great minds of science like Plato and Xenophon to enlighten humanity then and even now. I find it paradoxical his death, for he was sentenced to death for corrupting the mind of the Athenian youth with his radical and unorthodox beliefs of a divine one, but he knew then that his death would have intrigue the mind of everyone. After reading this passage, I can only say that Socrates was beyond a strong will man with a strong character and fearless against death, but his apologia and his choice to died for science as well as to prove to those who sentenced him to die that they were wrong, made him immortal, which is yet another paradox to his death sentence. Lastly, this last moment of his life being surrounded by his disciples and calmly drink the poison it leads me to believe that he did not hesitate of being incorrect about his teachings, his philosophy.