When do religion and science meet in uncertainty

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ID12856356
AuthorsSonny Eli Zaluchu (0000-0003-4071-4481, corresponding author), Jacob Daan Engel (0000-0003-1947-2246, Satya Wacana Christian University)
Year2022
Volume43
Issue1
Publication date2022-04-09
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueVerbum et Ecclesia (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1609-9982 • E-ISSN: 2074-7705
PublisherAOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA)
DOI10.4102/ve.v43i1.2489
OpenAlexW4224291530
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited12

This study reports on the concept of uncertainty through the words of Agur in the Book of Proverbs about four observed objects, namely the way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent upon a rock, the way of a ship amid the sea, and the way of a man with a woman. The approach used to explore those words is the uncertainty theory by Heisenberg and the falsification method by Popper. It can be concluded that uncertainty is one of the themes of the Bible that unites science and religion in a dialogical manner. The finding strengthens the perspective that science can demonstrate and strengthen the Bible narrations through certain themes. The study also shows that the metaphysic statements of the holy book are not always normative and can be accepted as the source of knowledge supporting its own methodology.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This research strengthens the intersection of religion and science. Although the two methodologies are different, there are intersection points where the two can explain and confirm each other

Dialogical self · Epistemology · Intersection (aeronautics · Metaphysics · Normative · Perspective (graphical · Sociology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Computer Science · Evolution and Science Education · Philosophy · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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