The Difference Between Science and Religion

Are science and faith mutually exclusive or can they coexist? James Choung explores the difference between science and religion. Are they contradictory? Watch.

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[FourDeuce]

"I think it would be hard for me if I saw science and religion at odds with each other." When you get older, IF you grow up, you learn to deal with reality. Alternatively, you can just continue to hide from reality with religion if you don't want to ever have to grow up.

[yazminvelarde]

A lot of religions do recognize their limits, just how science does. 
For example, Christianity declares that, "No one can fully comprehend God." Thus the majority of their religious leaders still have the duty to keep studying, to keep trying to find answers and interpretations of a much greater truth about the purpose and meaning of existence, the same way scientists are still trying to find truths about how things work in the world of today. I'm not saying that they're completely alike, but I'd disagree that religion is merely a source of answers that are claimed to be definite. 

[LearnEnglishESL]

Excellent Talk! - Religion and Science are the two wings of truth."...the religion which does not walk hand in hand with science is itself in the darkness of superstition and ignorance."  –  Abdu’l-Baha, Paris Talks

[HonestyComesStandard]

I totally understand why people believe in a higher power. 

But there comes a point where what you say begins contradict fact and you start  to sound insane.

[rustyHEAD]

I guess it should be more about science and philosophy. When we concentrate in religion alone, we only focus on giving 'god' a sense. In philosophy, we give light to everything. I think this is more appropriate, harmony between science and philosophy will lead us more to that absolute truth we are looking for.

[freeze]

Science for physical and Philosophy for metaphysical. Humanity needs both of these.

Physical = atheist
Metaphysical = theist
Physical and metaphysical = agnostic

Thats why im a agnostic theist.

[joycemorrice]

I love you James choung. Keep up the good work!

[bentmercer]

If you believe a being created the universe, great, prove it. Proving it would be science. Claiming it as fact without proof or evidence is religion.

[redheadedgamer]

The problem is religion says "Here are all the answers... Now accept them without question." While science says "There is a lot we still don't know, so we will keep asking questions and doing the work to find the factual answers to those questions."

[Relyt]

why create human beings for the sole purpose of judging them? When you know everything and have limitless power why create something that is imperfect? Just make people how you want us to be. And what is this meaning of life religious people talk about? If god wants us to follow him blindly and without questioning him then he's taking away the free will that was given to us. And what purpose would the most powerful thing in existence need us for? The only thing that comes to mind is maybe entertainment, but that seems petty for something as amazing as god

[wilob]

Science isn't at odds with religion. It's at odds with scriptures.. But really, scriptures are your only "evidence" for God.

This is beautiful cinematography. xD

[believenothingquestionever]

I 100 percent agree with you. I've spent a lot of time discussing, debating, and arguing with non believers and Atheist about how science explains how and Religion explains why. I believe knowledge without understanding or reason causes ignorance and you my friend are no dummy. I don't have the credentials, no degrees or formal education so my voice won't be heard. But through my knowledge and own understandings, I too find it absolutly absurd to have acquired all of this knowledge contained in this book we call life and would dismiss the author as if the book created itself. Vanity was the same reason lucifer was cast from heaven for placing himself before GOD amongst the masses. Why is man so eager to follow in his footsteps??? Great vid

[DarkAesthetics]

I see religion as a way to cope with unanswered questions, injustice, and death. So we made up a all knowing god, in our image, that knows all the answers, that is absolute justice, and cures us of mortality. 

[AlexGT]

Science looks for answers, religion makes them up. 

[ubcphysicsyangbo]

There are a lot of religious/spiritual people who also happen to be scientists. That doesn't prove anything. Science and religion will always be at odds, as the former is fact-based while the latter is faith-based. The defn of faith is "believe without evidence" or fact. Hence by defn these two cannot occupy the same space and time forever. We know ultimately which one will be biting the dust.

[jeanmarcotoghe]

Scientis are working on Physical and concret concepts
Religion is working on Spiritual and abstract concepts
Nobody is able to prove physical existance of God, but when you see our solar system...there is a hope that super advanced civilisation or God have made this world to keep us alive for millions and millions years....every things is so perfect like in mechanical

[raythink]

That's what I have to say:

All theistic scientist don't apply scientific method on their religion. It's a shame.

[MrSanford]

I think the difference between science and religon is that religon was designed to compliment human nature while science constantly tries to change it.  The values of the former being that of only technical feasabilty. But  nature is a stronger force so in the end, societies that choose science over religon will run their course that much faster

[npezarraty]

I AGREE WITH HIM! god and science don't need to be adversaries because thats when you alienate the religious people or non religious people. These are two  dimensions of humans, we are in nature spiritual and questioning creatures looking to answers for all questions, especially morality. Why are so many offended, this is simply a neutral argument and its unhealthy to impose your ideas and talk down to people who are religious or athiests. Public: just chill out, dont be so angry, you dont need to have a god, and you dont need to not have a god - FREE WILL! peace

[micable]

The problem with letting the 'theologians and pastors figure their stuff out' is that they come up with stuff like Young earth creationism or Pro-life intrusivity. Hopefully, he'll grow out of this nonsense.