Religion and Science are often seen as contradictory terms. The general notion is that a religious person hardly approves of scientific norms and a scientific person tries to find logical reasons in all religious practices. So we all live in a world, where science and religion are in clichéd horizons.
Religion can be defined as a phenomenon, in which the members follow a set of rules and regulations. Whether we understand the meaning of our rituals or not, takes a backseat. We go by the flow. We imitate others. We are unable to muster the courage to question the inhumane practices because we fear to mgo against our community. Now the question arises “Why do we need a Religion”?
As a matter of fact, our religion gives us a comfort zone. We feel “wanted”. We feel a sense of security in our respective cultural backgrounds. This is the primary reason why we get deeply hurt when someone hurls stones or abuses our religion. Religious outbursts can be very violent , especially in a religiously active country like India
Being a religious tolerant person is an art in itself, because somewhere in our lives intentionally or unintentionally, we do get religion biased.
Science, on the other hand, is a more liberal and democratic concept. It plays an important role in the development of a person as well as a nation. Without the scientific know-how, our country and our countrymen would not have been able to achieve success and progress. Only scientifically sound nations have made it to the list of world’s most developed and rich nations.
If we talk about the interplay of “Religion and Science”, it is confusing and interesting at the same time. We, the modern world citizens, believe in both religion and science. Science helps us to develop a rational mindset, whereas religion helps us to find solace in our lives. We remember GOD in times of happiness and sorrow. We feel connected to HIM by means of our religion. Science is the indication of a sophisticated state of mind.
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