In and Through Reason to Religion: An Exploration into the Relationship between Science and Religion

Based on the encyclical “Fides et Ratio” of Pope John Paul II, the author explores the relationship between reason and faith. The challenge before us to accept that “reason is valued without being overvalued.” Thus the precious reason that we possess must be cherished and should lead to its deeper dimension, that is faith. It is faith or religion that tries to deal with the deepest questions of human life. In this way, we need to go beyond reason by realising its own limitations and be critically open to the world of values, joy and hope. Finally, he holds that we by affirming and accepting the pandemic, we need to find hope and joy.

Article in AUC: Asian Journal of Religious Studies Sept-Oct 2020 65/5

Keywords

Religion, Relationship, Science, Symbolic Relationship, Science-Religion Dialogue, Reason

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