The relation between Religion and science have ever been disputed. Religion is an old one while the science is of much later time. It is said that scince has given a set back to religion and the both are on contrary poles. image
Distinction Between Religion and Science
there is a gulf between science and religion as under- *
Science deals with things concrete, whereas religion is based upon abstract ideals.
Science implies fact, religion involves faith.
Religion is basically a matter of instict and science that of reason.
Meeting Places
However, science and religion have meeting places also. *
Human mind and Nature
The first meeting place is in the human mind and nature themselves. The human mind proves facts and starts beleivipartn them. Simultaneously it nurtures faith and reverence and believes in some higher entity.
- Connotation
Religion has scientific connotation also.*
Interwoven
Many religion customs and practices are woven with scientific purposes. Some illustration are as under -
Offering jal
The common practice of offering Jal to sun- god during sunrize is an example. The first rays of the Sun are beneficial to the eyes.* image
Fasting
The practice of fasting cultivates patience and will power, besides it is good for physical wrll- being. image
*Hawan
The custom of hawan during a puja or a yagya purifies the atmosphere. image
- Due to the priests and their tendency to misuse religion for their own misuse, religion for their own mercenary consideration, the scientific part of these practices got suppressed by nameless fears.