Discord Between Science and Religion

Discord Between Science, and Religion

This extensive text, taken from an excerpt of "The Discord Between Science and Religion By Dr. Ramesh Kushwaha from his book Physical Universe Virtual God," explores the ongoing tension between scientific inquiry and religious belief. The author discusses his personal journey with agnosticism and examines how early human civilizations may have developed concepts of supernatural powers. The text then contrasts various religious traditions, focusing on Hinduism, atheistic religions like Buddhism and Jainism, and the Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam). A significant portion is dedicated to addressing common arguments for and against the existence of God, including the cosmological argument, evolution, intelligent design, the anthropic principle, miracles, the problem of evil, and the argument from morality, often highlighting specific points of contention between science and Christianity. Finally, the text touches on the idea of God's transcendental nature and the concept of divine hiddenness.