Essay on Religion and Science! Religion is concerned with a world beyond the senses. Belief is its essence. Such beliefs can neither be proved nor disproved. Science, on the other hand, is concerned with a world known to us in terms of our sense-perception. A scientist refuses to accept anything which cannot be tested. There… Continue reading Essay on Religion and Science
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Relationship between Religion and Morality
Morality is ascribed to universal principles of right conduct endemic to mankind. Right is the differentia of the moral. The character of the enforcing agency decides the classification of the conduct involved. If the enforcing agency be political, the right thing is a matter of law; if ecclesiastical, a matter of religion; if public opinion,… Continue reading Relationship between Religion and Morality
Evolution of Religion: 2 Theories
The following points highlight the two important theories regarding the evolution of religion. The theories are: 1. Animism 2. Naturism. Theory # 1. Animism: According to animism, the idea of the soul (anima) is central to religion. Hence the name animism. According to E.B. Tylor, primitive man hit upon the idea of soul because of… Continue reading Evolution of Religion: 2 Theories