Religious Dictation

In the article “Why Do We Believe” the theoretical problem and question that arises throughout is whether or not science and religion can play hand in hand with each other. In the CNN clip featuring Sam Harris the main argument being made is to have secularism play a more dominant role in society. These arguments both play a task in realizing whether religion as sets of beliefs and moral codes should be ditched when presented next to problems that exist in a reality that is far from these once held customs. When it comes to religion and science it seems that one cannot survive without the other. The creation of the world has been “approved” by both parties. One suggests Adam and Eve while the other suggests evolutionary components. I cannot consider myself an atheist but consider it farfetched to believe in Adam and Eve as the original inhabitants of the planet. I do believe that evolution has played an integral role in the shaping of our world and human beings. However, this does not mean that I would ditch the very beliefs and morals that were instilled in me with the justification that they were handed down from a divine being. These beliefs are not just beliefs rather they become culture and tradition through the cementing of ideas through time. 

        When dealing with Harris’s argument, yes, I believe that secularism should be adopted or at least practiced in governments. This is how our government should work but I believe that our politicians aren’t trying to keep secularism out of politics rather its media and social popularity of religion that drives many of our politicians to fall back on their religion, which as I mentioned before can be seen more as a culture and tradition than a religion today. I believe that religion should be a school of thought and not a way of life. It should be studied and broken down but it should not dictate the life of any one human being.