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Do spirituality and science have to be opposed to each other? Unfortunately Cheap Jerseys , just defining either concept seems almost hopeless at times. On the other hand, describing them is much easier, so let's start there.
Science isn't system, but an approach to knowledge, a method. Scientists will argue forever about the definition of science Wholesale NBA Basketball Jerseys , but still agree it is the most useful or productive method of understanding the world. What are its essential characteristics? They are objective observation, the deriving of principles and "laws", and predictions based on these. (When it produces things, it is also technology.)
Science can be easily differentiated from religion by the fact that all of the knowledge it produces might be proven wrong. Religious "knowledge" is typically sacred, and untouchable Wholesale Nike NBA Jerseys , while scientific knowledge is always being overthrown or refined by further application of science. While faith is the cornerstone of religion, evidence is for science.
This explains why "creationist" science is not actually science. A creationist "scientist" will not allow his religiously based beliefs to be challenged by new evidence. He will openly tell you that his "faith" is more important to him than the evidence. He only uses the pretense of science to support his preconceived notions. Many scientists, on the other hand, have overturned even their own theories, because the essence of science is to go where the evidence leads you.
Spirituality And Science Combined
It seems that spirituality and science contradict one another Wholesale NBA Jerseys , but this would only be true if all spirituality was based on religious beliefs. Spirituality, though, can be seeking higher levels of experience, asking . Wholesale Custom NHL Jerseys Wholesale Authentic College Jerseys Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys Cheap Retro Soccer Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys From China Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NHL Hockey Jerseys
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