Personal Perspective on the Science Versus Religion Debate :: Theology

Personal Perspective on the Science Versus Religion DebateIn Alfred North Whiteheads Religion and Science, he nullifies the argument between the religious factions and scientists of the world by eliminating all grounds for the argument. Although make outd to the ends of the Earth, Whitehead points out that these two subjects be actually based upon events that are unrelated. He states Science is concerned with the general conditions which are observed to regulate phenomenon whereas religion is wholly wrapped up in the contemplation of moral and aesthetic values(Whitehead, Religion and Science). Through his definition of both viewpoints, he is able to explain one will never catch up with the other, thus no argument exists.This topic is quite personal for me at this point in my life. I have always lived as if everything could be explained. I tortured myself with the whole idea of heaven. I was scared that not believing would sentence me to eternal death, but my logical positio ning just couldnt fathom the idea. My religious side was in a fight to the death war with my logical side. However, my internal war is now over. The battle is done. And, yes one side did come out waving the proverbial white flag.To make a long story short, eighteen months ago my husband suffered a broken manage due to a swimming accident. We as a family had been in debate over our familys relationship with God. As we discovered, ones religion is often decided during the darkest generation of our lives. It was at that time we discovered that there was something more to life than money, possessions, or facts. The specialists couldnt explain what had saved Shanes life. Their science failed them. Luckily, the neurologist was a Christian, and her scarcely explanation was God wasnt finished with him yet. We realized that for once there was no other answer. Without hesitation, my husband and I both committed our lives to serving the superior Jesus Christ to the best of our ability.To get back to the point of this, as a new Christian I thought the Science vs. Religion debate would be completely over for me. It isnt. I still catch myself trying to explain things that dont need to be explained. I have fatigued many restless nights fighting my guilty conscience for doubting my faith.