Written by First Question about Science and Religion
Before talking about how to bring science and religion together, the first question is if it is necessary to do it? Yes. It is peopleâs right and a part of the evolution to learn how the entire existence is structured. Although not everything in science is subject to religions and vice versa, we still need both of them together in harmony.
It is normal if some questions remain, and some disagreements happen. It means all the pieces of the puzzle are still not found yet. But if both science and religions are totally in 2 different directions, it is not good for the complete pictureâs credibility. It means there are a lot of missing and possibly even wrong pieces in the picture.
Second Question about Science and Religion
Second question is for who it is necessary? Who will benefit the most? Scientists or religious authorities or the rest of the people?
For scientists, if something is a fact, there is nothing to discuss further. If itâs about something that is still an assumption or a question, it means science still working on figuring out. Sometimes answers can be somewhere that we donât look at. An inspiration or a clue can be very helpful. Religions might help, but itâs a very slim chance and most unlikely happens.
For religious authorities, maybe some interpretations for certain things are open to discussion further, but not so much flexibility.
The humanity, the rest of the population will benefit the most. Emotional and mental stability of all humanity is the foundation to move to the next level. Just like little kids need rock solid trust feeling from their parents, they need roots, something to hold on, something on their back that they feel safe, we all need a trustworthy source about fundamentals of our existence. Who wants to be in a game and feel comfortable when they donât know the rules? To find answers, we either turn to science, or religions/belief systems, or both.
Third Question about Science and Religion
Third question is if it is possible. It is not possible to bring science and religion together, according to some people. Some others talk about it to find a way. Some donât even think about it at all.
Is it possible? Everything is possible if things are structured correctly and anything is impossible if we donât know how to do it.
Science has limitations
Science wants to show us facts with their proofs. So, there is no doubt about them. It is not just about the subject. Each step science makes is potentially a step stone for further discoveries. That is why everything needs to be a solid fact.
Science is a big part of our understanding how the things work. Very necessary part of our evolution. On the other hand, science has limitations:
1) Science is about the reality in the 3D environment. Although superstring theory says the universe exists in 10 dimensions in theory.
2) It may rely on logic, which is a conclusion based on previous experiences and made by people who lived many, many generations ago. What is one of the biggest complaints about little kids? They donât always behave logically. Because logic is man made and works only in the 3D environment.    Â
3)Â It also relies on technology which is improving. But not fast as much as we need to.Â
4) Assumptions. At some point, science canât answer some questions as a fact. Sometimes, it leaves as questions. But sometimes it makes the best assumption based on the logic to give an answer as a theory. For example, when I was in middle school, our physics class teacher said the universe was eternal.
 It is fair to mention quantum physics. Because it is a part of science. Logic rarely applies. The results are sometimes so unpredictable, assumptions are also hard to apply. A totally new field to discover more.
Religions have limitations, too
Religions are very delicate subjects. For many people, they are taboo, so not open to discussion. Religions also have their own limitations:
1)Â Have you ever heard of any religion saying âThis religion is for you, Earth Humans and also Pleaidiansâ. Or âThis religion is only for the planets in the Milky Wayâ. There is no such a thing. For religions, focus point is only Earth humans.
2)Â There are miracles which overrule.
3) Not limited to only 3D. Although they donât use the terminology dimension, angels, fairies and some other beings are mentioned in other realms. So, religions are not only talking about the other dimensions, also telling that they are not empty. But they are related to Earth and close proximity, they donât go beyond. Â
4)Â Regardless of what the words are in the holy books, there are also interpretations: What if some of those interpretations are wrong or something is missing? Especially the ones that considered concrete solid facts.
5) When we say religion, we better keep in mind that different religions may have a different point of view. Meanwhile, some are considered a belief system rather than a religion. But regarding bringing science and religions together, I believe religions and belief systems should be considered in the same category. Â
Since we donât start 100% absolute facts about everything for both science and religions, the wish is for both of them to have a little room for flexibility. At least, just to think twice and create some question marks. Â
Bringing science and religion together
What are the possibilities for a subject to be? It is a fact or an assumption or a question.
If something is a fact for science, it means science already worked on it, proved it and accepted as a fact. In other words, the fact is about something done in the past.
If something is an assumption for science, although itâs done in the past, it means it can be re-visited. So, those subjects still need some future information.Â
If it is a question, it means we still know too little about it. Even not enough to make an assumption.
If something is the same fact for both the science and a religion, we can say there is an agreement for both science and that religion. The same logic applies to the same assumptions and the same questions. If both science and religion are assuming the same thing or questioning the same way, it means there is an agreement between them, too. Â
Here is a chart to look at the big picture. Underlined italic options represent the science and religion possible agreement points. Although all the religions may not agree about everything with each other, it is still a very good start point.
Possibilities are:
| in the terms of science | in the terms of a religion |
| the fact | the same fact |
| the fact | the different fact |
| the fact | the assumption |
| the fact | the questions |
| the assumption | the fact |
| the assumption | the same assumption |
| the assumption | the different assumption |
| the assumption | the question |
| the question | the fact |
| the question | the assumption |
| the question | the same question |
| the question | the different question |
In 12 possibilities, we have 3 agreement points. What will we do with the rest?
You know what it is said. To get a different result, you gotta do something different. Thatâs exactly what we will do. Part 2 of this article will talk about what the solution may be.
