The Compatibility of Science and Religion

The compatibility of science and religion lies in their distinct roles: science seeks to understand how the universe works through observation and experimentation, while religion addresses questions of purpose, morality, and meaning. Arguments for the existence of God, such as the cosmological argument (everything that begins to exist has a cause), complement scientific inquiries by providing a philosophical framework for understanding existence. Both can coexist, as science explains natural phenomena while religion offers a spiritual context. A constructive dialogue between them can enrich our understanding of both the universe and our place within it.