by jimwalton » Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:38 pm
Science has no jurisdiction in the area of whether or not God is "necessary." Science tells us the what (and some of the why) of the natural world. Science can't comment on philosophy, theology, politics, economics, literature, and many other disciplines. It is outside of the purview of science to say what is "necessary" or not. It seems that your statement has some kind of underlying assumption that is not being made clear, such as maybe "Religion was just invented because ancient superstitious ignorant people didn't understand science." Regardless, science has no voice to comment on what I or anyone else deem to be spiritually necessary.
Secondly, science has no reach into metaphysical reality. It can't possibly tell us whether or not spiritual realities exist and what their role is, how they function, and how they interact with the natural world. What science says, therefore, cannot speak to the necessity of God.
Science has no jurisdiction in the area of whether or not God is "necessary." Science tells us the what (and some of the why) of the natural world. Science can't comment on philosophy, theology, politics, economics, literature, and many other disciplines. It is outside of the purview of science to say what is "necessary" or not. It seems that your statement has some kind of underlying assumption that is not being made clear, such as maybe "Religion was just invented because ancient superstitious ignorant people didn't understand science." Regardless, science has no voice to comment on what I or anyone else deem to be spiritually necessary.
Secondly, science has no reach into metaphysical reality. It can't possibly tell us whether or not spiritual realities exist and what their role is, how they function, and how they interact with the natural world. What science says, therefore, cannot speak to the necessity of God.