Science and religion

Absolute truths

This is a truth that is a fact and cannot be altered. It is a universal truth. However, it is dependent on those who believe it as there are multiple beliefs that are adopted by certain groups but are not scientifically proven.

A changing, evolving truth

Is one that is continuously being altered as a result of new discoveries and ideas that may be the result of science. A recent example involves the idea that the earth was flat. It is capable of changing as facts, beliefs and proof arise.

Genesis

Scientific discovery requires the boldness of provisional commitment to a point of view as long as one is aware that this may require subsequent modification in the light of further experience. - John Polkinghorne. Scientist who believes they are compatible.

Various religions emphasise that science supports and proves the truths of the religion such as Islam. It encourages scientific research as it supports the work of Allah.

Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism all comply with science as long as it does not alter religious beliefs.

Symbolic interpretations of genesis allow room for disagreement. This may make it more compatible with science and comply with its discoveries such as evolution.

to all the creatures on the ground 'i give every green plant for food' - some are carnivores

Edward hubble- everything originated from big bang.

'let their be light'
night and day
plants
sun and stars
birds and animals
food
as night and day were created rtowards the beginning = rested on 7th day.

order of creation in genesis vaguely resembles that in evolution.
some wrong orders - stars - sun
animals green plant - carnivores