Since the beginning of time the man has try to
answer one of the biggest questions of all “Who created us?” Religion was the
answer in which humanity had relied on for centuries, and for some people it
still is. But, with the advances on technology and science, Religion seems to
be losing power.
We perceive the world through our senses which
allow us to create our own understanding of reality. With technology and the new
devices we can increase the power of our senses; a microscope for example, helps
us to see small particles that are not observable for the ordinary eye (this is sand under the microscope), or the assistive
listening devices which improve our hearing. Along with the new perspectives of
the world, a bunch of new theories about the creation of the universe have
appeared and religion is every time less and less popular among people and even
its foundations are at risk with the advance of technology. It appears that
technology and science are the new religion, a religion that can be proved, but
also that is subject to change.
I’m not part of any of the well-known religions
and I’m not a big fan of science either, so this dispute for power does not
affect me directly, but I want to ask you
who do you think is going to win? And in which way our society would
change if technology displaces religion?
If you like you can watch this very interesting video about the same topic!
Interesting topic, Daniel! I think that technology is the main character in our society nowadays. As you said, it shows us all the things that surround us, even in the most minimum expression; however, there is still a big part of the population that does not want to take into account the important role that technology and pretty much every scientific advance is playing in our lives. Even though religion is something that we can hold on to, it is something that doesn't change, and people are afraid of changes, and this is what technology and science give us. Technology and religion are two forces that will always fight against each other, but I think that none of them have to win because this is not a competition; people are the ones that turn everything into a competition. But since you asked, I would say that technology would win because it is in constant contact and relation with our needs and reality, and it doesn't necessarily involve beliefs; anyone can enjoy what technology give us.
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