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What is one of the main purposes of religion according to the content?
What is one of the main purposes of religion according to the content?
- To create a connection between individuals
- To provide clear scientific explanations
- To enforce strict moral codes
- To make us think and generate questions (correct)
How does science relate to religion based on the information provided?
How does science relate to religion based on the information provided?
- Science serves as a tool to answer questions raised by religion. (correct)
- Science aims to disprove notions of spirituality.
- Science is wholly separate from any religious context.
- Science criticizes religious beliefs and practices.
What does Hank Wesselman believe about the commonalities in diverse religions?
What does Hank Wesselman believe about the commonalities in diverse religions?
- They all reject the idea of a spiritual world.
- They all promote technological advancements.
- They share the same historical origins.
- They have discovered a spiritual world that is often overlooked. (correct)
What effect does technology have on perception according to the content?
What effect does technology have on perception according to the content?
What is the author’s stance toward Wesselman’s work?
What is the author’s stance toward Wesselman’s work?
In what way does the author describe technology?
In what way does the author describe technology?
What likely future interaction does the author anticipate?
What likely future interaction does the author anticipate?
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method as described?
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method as described?
Why can confidence in a mathematical model increase?
Why can confidence in a mathematical model increase?
Which statement reflects the scientific method's approach to uncertainty?
Which statement reflects the scientific method's approach to uncertainty?
In what context do people often trust models derived from the scientific method?
In what context do people often trust models derived from the scientific method?
What does the comparison to a Boeing 747 imply about mathematical models?
What does the comparison to a Boeing 747 imply about mathematical models?
How does the author view the relationship between science and religion?
How does the author view the relationship between science and religion?
What does the phrase 'by their works ye shall know them' signify in the context of scientific models?
What does the phrase 'by their works ye shall know them' signify in the context of scientific models?
Why might one question the reliability of the scientific method?
Why might one question the reliability of the scientific method?
Flashcards
Religion's Role
Religion's Role
Religion inspires questions, pushing us to seek understanding.
Science as a Tool
Science as a Tool
Science is a tool used to answer questions raised by religion.
Wesselman's Research
Wesselman's Research
Anthropologist Hank Wesselman studied many religions scientifically.
Common Threads in Religions
Common Threads in Religions
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Spiritual World
Spiritual World
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Technology's Impact on Spirituality
Technology's Impact on Spirituality
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Future of Science and Religion
Future of Science and Religion
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Predictive Power
Predictive Power
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Hypothesis
Hypothesis
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Scientific Method
Scientific Method
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Mathematical Model
Mathematical Model
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Faith in a Model
Faith in a Model
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Science and Religion: Separate Realms
Science and Religion: Separate Realms
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Testing a Hypothesis
Testing a Hypothesis
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Scientific Theory
Scientific Theory
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Study Notes
Scientific Method and Prediction
- Scientific method relies on prediction; a hypothesis predicts results.
- Prediction testing involves conducting tests to see if predictions match outcomes.
- Predicting precise events (e.g., a falling object's impact time) requires mathematical formula describing physical behavior.
- Repeated successful predictions build confidence in formulas/models.
- Models based on successful predictions describe portions of universe; learning about such gives insights into Creator.
- Model reliability is crucial (e.g., Boeing 747, automobiles, various professions), but models are not perfect and can be improved.
- Scientific method's value is its predictive power. It's trustworthy in making real-world decisions.
- Trusting models is daily practice in modern life.
Science and Religion
- Science and religion are distinct domains.
- Religion/philosophy asks, science responds (with supporting tools).
- Scientist Hank Wesselman used scientific method to examine world religions and found commonalities.
- He found that religions discover a spiritual world hidden to advanced technological societies.
- Technology can detract from spiritual awareness.
- Science and religion can mutually inform each other.
- Galileo's case was early example of perceived conflict between science and religion, but this conflict's necessity is debated.
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