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Examining religious authority vs. scientific evidenceBy Adam GanassiniIt is known to help shape, or distort,generally completely rejected if they opposevided for the evolutionist GRADE 12, HOLY TRINITY CATHOLICpeoples morals, ethics and overall thoughtor contradict the already-present belief sys-theory, which is certainly SECONDARY SCHOOL process. tem.more compelling than the Through various writings and teachings,Reason and logic take a backseat to theChristian story of creation.eligion is a set of beliefs concerning religion will affect what a person will per-ancient teachings of most religions.I am not specifically the cause, nature, and purpose of life ceive as factual. Scientific and conclusive theories areaddressing Christianity, as Rand the universe Wikipedia.Furthermore, religion seeks to providedisposed of because they oftentimes clashthe rejection of profound Its primary goal is to help people lead answers to questions concerning reality bywith the holy writings that have beenknowledge is seen in most better lives and obtain maximum enlight-thrusting its concepts and ideologies ontoaccepted for so many years.religions. It is very often in enment. the follower.An example includes the concept of religion that beliefs are held Religion can help people establish a cer-The interesting thing about religion ishuman existence.as indefinite fact.tain way of living. that new forms of knowledge and ideas are Lots of evidence and research are pro-Most people succumb to the authority of their respective religion and become blinded when greater truths are present.guidelines. However, this isIt is very seldom new provided nothing is takenideas are embraced in reli-out of context.gion, making the acquisi-Religion has its weak-tion of new knowledge nesses and strengths.practically non-existent. I personally believe moreWhile the validity of times than not, it contrib-many religious theories and utes to the ignorance andideas is in constant ques-close-mindedness of its fol-tion, thats not to say they lowers. dont provide any positive I believe much of theoutcomes.knowledge read in the vari-The already existing ous scriptures of religionknowledge we have coming shouldnt be taken as fact;from religion stems from rather, it should be read andmany old writings from analyzed on a symboliclong ago, which can help level. people draw their own con-Having said that, reli-clusions. gion is also beneficial forPeople can perhaps take many. Those who do notthe information gained and take anything too literallytranslate it into deeper and can form an ethical setthought, revealing underly-of beliefs out of religion areing meanings of high the ones who use it wiselyvalue.and will be able to prosperThrough reason and from it. even logic, metaphorical One should not have tostories can help reveal consider how their actionsmoral truths that otherwise would affect their status inwouldnt have been real-a speculated afterlife. ized.People should act withWhen interpreted from the inherent will to do good,a moderate perspective, with the betterment of religion can actually help humanity in constant fore-establish effective moral thought. European Engineering CombinedWithTraditionalWorkmanshipBuilding on theBrightest Ideas Around Glass905.849.0266www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 25, 2011 22