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Understanding the Relationship Between Religion Module 4 topic 3 part iii

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What is the main idea of the 'conflict thesis'?

That science and religion are incompatible (correct)

That science and religion are complementary

That science and religion are two sides of the same coin

That science and religion are mutually exclusive

What is the main function of science?

To develop technology

To create intellectual products

To understand nature (correct)

To improve our quality of life

What are the products of science?

Technology

Concepts

Intellectual products (correct)

Practical use

What is the relationship between science and technology?

They are complementary Signup and view all the answers

What are the limits of technology?

It can be disrupted by events Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of science?

To understand nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of technology?

To improve our quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between science and religion?

They are complementary Signup and view all the answers

Are there any highly reputed scientists who are deeply religious?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Is the idea of an intrinsic, non-resolvable conflict between religion and science accepted?

No Signup and view all the answers

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The 'conflict thesis' is the idea that there is an incompatibility between religion and science.
This idea is no longer accepted.
There are many highly reputed scientists who are deeply religious.
The idea of an intrinsic, non-resolvable conflict between religion and science is no longer so much in favour.
The main function of science is knowledge.
The products of science are generally intellectual - tentative explanations in the form of concepts.
Some of these intellectual products of science can be put to practical use - to develop technology.
The products of science and technology work together in harmony: better knowledge of one leads to better understanding of the other.
The function of science is to understand nature, and the products of science are often functional.
Technology has come up with many products that improve our quality of life.
Some products have been successful in improving our quality of life, while others have had unintended consequences.
Technology has limits, and can be disrupted by events such as nuclear accidents.

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This quiz tests your understanding of the conflict thesis. Are there intrinsic conflicts between religion and science? Is there a conflict between knowledge and faith? Are the products of science and technology incompatible? The quiz will test your understanding of these ideas by asking questions about technology, science, and faith.