Jan 12 2012, 12:47 AM
No, it isn't. Science is about evidence. Reproducible results.
We observe natural phenomena, theorize, attempt to prove it.
The primary component of any religion is faith. Which means, belief that is not based on proof.
Religion is just stories people base their behavior on; fear of 'hell', promise of 'heaven'. These sorts of beliefs about afterlife basically make all religious people selfish; they behave decently because they expect a ticket to paradise in return... or if they do break their commandments/rules, then they're just hypocrites.
Religion holds back science. During the dark ages, 'the church' withheld previously developed scientific knowledge, 'the church' also discouraged inquiry as to why death occurs, preventing medicine from developing.
Imagine no religion.
We observe natural phenomena, theorize, attempt to prove it.
The primary component of any religion is faith. Which means, belief that is not based on proof.
Religion is just stories people base their behavior on; fear of 'hell', promise of 'heaven'. These sorts of beliefs about afterlife basically make all religious people selfish; they behave decently because they expect a ticket to paradise in return... or if they do break their commandments/rules, then they're just hypocrites.
Religion holds back science. During the dark ages, 'the church' withheld previously developed scientific knowledge, 'the church' also discouraged inquiry as to why death occurs, preventing medicine from developing.
Imagine no religion.