scholarly journals Demystification of the Idea Of Transcendent God or is it Possible to Unite Religion and Science?

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Andrew Gizha ◽  

The article considers the historically determined relation of two essential forms of social consciousness, science and religion. The condition for the productivity of its disclosure is going beyond the limits of a simple and non-reflective preference for a state of faith or scientific knowledge. It gives the opportunity of formation of veracious cognitive discursive-conceptual practice. First of all, it presupposes philosophic formulation that is a non-idealized approach to comparative-analytical view on the existence of science and religion as social life phenomena. Secondly, it needs a valid socio-culturally determined essential basis for this or that view on a given relation. Thirdly, it reaches its determinacy in the desired transformation of socially determined types and ways of perception. Preliminarily, religion and science are to be determined in their principal autonomy. In sociohistoric regard, religion is the basis and vital condition for the appearance of the archaic patrimonial form of the social. Science, starting from the era of Greek natural philosophy, asserts such a cognitive dialectic of concepts, where there is no place for external compulsion, but the sphere of freedom of the thinking individual is formed. In both cases, we observe the output into limiting statement of sensually-material or conceptual-ideal regards. Their further existence requires well-known separation of the spheres of the essential presence of science and religion. Also, it is necessary to preserve the religious sense of the cosmically-generic significance of man with the retention of humanity as its immanent quality, but without the Old Testament cosmologically-oriented traditions. Natural science, on the other hand, establishes a monopoly on true knowledge of nature, society, history, and thought, without, accordingly, the positivist limitations of its own premises. The result of these differentiations will be the procedure of dearchaization of theological thought, its establishment in the perspective of the predominant moralethical and subject-rationalistic orientation.

HUMANIKA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-80
Author(s):  
Azmah Marvavilha ◽  
Suparlan Suparlan

Dalam konteks masa kini, agama dan sains memiliki relasi yang saling melengkapi,dapat didialogkan, dan didiskusikan. Dikotomi antara sains dan agama dapatdiintegrasikan secara akurat, sehingga antara sains dan agama tidak berdiri sendiri-sendiri.Adanya integrasi antara sains dan agama, diharapkan akan menambah keyakinan dansemakin menyadari keagungan Allah swt. Dalam konteks pembelajaran sains, integrasisains dan agama dapat dikategorikan dalam tiga konteks, yakni bayani, burhani, dan‘irfani. Bayani, sains diintegrasikan dengan teks Alquran. Burhani, sains diintegrasikandengan konteks sosial, budaya, dan realitas alam. Irfani, sains diintegrasikan denganmanfaat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Dengan ketiga konteks tersebut, diharapkanpembelajaran akan semakin lebih bermakna.In contemporary context, religion and science have a complementary relations, it canbe dialogued and discussed. The dichotomy between science and religion can beaccurately integrated, so that between science and religion does not stand alone. Theexistence of integration between science and religion, is expected to add confidence and bemore aware of the majesty of Allah swt. In the context of science learning, the integrationof science and religion can be categorized in three contexts, bayani, burhani, and 'irfani.Bayani, science is integrated with the text of the Alquran. Burhani, science is integratedwith the social context, culture, and the reality of nature. Irfani, science is integrated withbenefits in everyday life. With these three contexts, learning is expected to be moremeaningful.


The book of Job, one of the earliest books of the Old Testament, gives us a glimpse of the social life and history of the people of Uz and its neighbouring places during the days of the patriarchs. It has sporadic mention to the religious, social and moral life of the people of that time. Their abundant knowledge of diverse arts and sciences is astonishing. The religious beliefs like offering sacrifices, praying for each other and possessing a clear understanding about God are depicted in this book. The social evil of the time namely plundering of pastoral wealth and ostracizing people with certain ailments are evident. The unique way of mourning by rending the garments is one of their common practices. Besides these, the moral and ethical values of the people are also echoed throughout this book. The book is a sure proof of the knowledge of these people in the commercial practice of barter system, science of astronomy, mining, hunting, writing and so on. Above all it bears testimony to the righteous life of one of the richest men of that time Job, and his unwavering faith even amidst the traumatic and triumphant phases of his life


Author(s):  
Anatoliy Kysliy

The Church, having a rich experience of work in the social environment, tries not only to serve humanity, realizing its vocation, but also to fulfill the educational mission, which is unique in meaning, content and forms of expression. The gradual development of modern theological thought and religious philosophy is influenced by the understanding of the Church's involvement in the current priorities of social life as a certain spiritual and moral arbiter. The complexity of the question of the influence of Christianity on the formation of the value bases of the social ideal lies in the confessional features of the positioning of churches in a globalized world.


Crisis ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Andriessen ◽  
Dolores Angela Castelli Dransart ◽  
Julie Cerel ◽  
Myfanwy Maple

Abstract. Background: Suicide can have a lasting impact on the social life as well as the physical and mental health of the bereaved. Targeted research is needed to better understand the nature of suicide bereavement and the effectiveness of support. Aims: To take stock of ongoing studies, and to inquire about future research priorities regarding suicide bereavement and postvention. Method: In March 2015, an online survey was widely disseminated in the suicidology community. Results: The questionnaire was accessed 77 times, and 22 records were included in the analysis. The respondents provided valuable information regarding current research projects and recommendations for the future. Limitations: Bearing in mind the modest number of replies, all from respondents in Westernized countries, it is not known how representative the findings are. Conclusion: The survey generated three strategies for future postvention research: increase intercultural collaboration, increase theory-driven research, and build bonds between research and practice. Future surveys should include experiences with obtaining research grants and ethical approval for postvention studies.


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