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Religion and Science in the Global Age

Religion and Science in the Global Age. Masao Abe 1915-2006. On the Relation of Science and Religion.

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Religion and Science in the Global Age

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  1. Religion and Science in the Global Age Masao Abe 1915-2006

  2. On the Relation of Science and Religion • “Science without religion is dangerous, for it necessarily entails a complete mechanization of humanity. On the other hand, religion without science is powerless in that it lacks an effective means by which to actualize religious meaning in the contemporary world. Science and religion must work together harmoniously. It is an urgent task for us who approach the global age to find a way to integrate the two” (509).

  3. Science--Concerned with “how” Pre-modern science sought the “how” through teleology. Modern science is mechanistic and sees the universe as lifeless. Religion--Concerned with “why” Pre-modern science was harmonious with Christianity. Modern science negates Christianity. The essential character of science and religion

  4. Severing of the religious Why? How and why? How?

  5. This severing has brought forth absolute nihilism • Nietzsche recognized this. • Sacrifice humans to God • Sacrifice self to God • Sacrifice God to God

  6. What is left for religion? How can we cope with nihilism? • Each religion must examine its world-view. • These are difficult to change. • Each religion must examine the understanding of the ultimate.

  7. Christian attempts • Must include the “will of God” and the “rule of God.” Personal nature is fundamental. • Process theology makes an attempt. • But teleology is still required to overcome mechanism.

  8. Buddhist attempts • Buddhism has an impersonal foundation for salvation. • Dependent co-origination • Emptiness • Suchness • These are free of teleological character, but are not merely mechanistic.

  9. Without why • Can this be a foundation for a positive direction, a new teleology? • Compassion • Wisdom • Bodhisattva

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