Are Science & Religion: Two Sides of the Same Coin ? SCIENCE RELIGION Dr. Anju Jain Dr. Renu N Jain, Michigan, USA Mr. Sanjiv K Jain

Religion possible origin is “religiens” meaning careful, opposite of negligence! Science means "knowledge acquired by study” Thus, science is a religion in itself, and religion is a type of science literally. Both are learned practices. No one is born with an instinctive knowledge of the divine Also no one is born with an automatic knowledge of science. RELIGION & SCIENCE BOTH ARE MAN MADE!

Albert Einstein Albert Einstein All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom. All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control. Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals. They are complementary. The two are not rivals. They are complementary.

‘Abdu’l-Baha’ stated that religion without science is superstition and that science without religion is materialism. "There can never be a conflict between true science and true religion, because they both help discover reality." Abdu’l-Baha

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Lord Rishabha is considered as the first Tirthankara (Jain guru) but popularity of Jain religion soared only with the 24 Tirthankara- Vardhamana Mahavira. Lord Rishabha is considered as the first Tirthankara (Jain guru) but popularity of Jain religion soared only with the 24 Tirthankara- Vardhamana Mahavira. Lord Mahavira was born on March 30, 599 B.C. and attained the nirvana in the year 527 B.C. at the age of 72. Lord Mahavira was born on March 30, 599 B.C. and attained the nirvana in the year 527 B.C. at the age of 72.

The cardinal principles of Jainism 1. Ahimsa (non-violence) 2. Satya (truth) 3. Anekantvada (multiplicity of views) 4. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) 5. Asteya (non-stealing) 6. Brahmacharya (soul-conduct, chastity)

Multiplicity and Relativism (Syadavada) Difference of view points, adds to the knowledge. It provides for the tolerance for the views of the others. Better perception is achieved only after hearing others. Thus, Jainism is based on facts. It discourages blind following. Jainism teaches to believe after examining the truth. This is one of most scientific method of identifying truth.

Similarities Jainism is based on three general principles called the RATNATRAYA: Jainism is based on three general principles called the RATNATRAYA: rational perception, rational knowledge and rational conduct. rational perception, rational knowledge and rational conduct. Scientific process also consists of three steps: Scientific process also consists of three steps: Making observations without any prejudice Making observations without any prejudice Using existing structure of scientific knowledge in formulating a theory to explain the observed facts Using existing structure of scientific knowledge in formulating a theory to explain the observed facts Performing further experiments to test and extrapolate the theory Performing further experiments to test and extrapolate the theory

Methodology ScienceJainism 1Observations 2ExperimentsExperience 3Questions 4HypothesisSpiritual Assumptions & Practices 5Theory and PracticalPrincipals of life 6Approvals, Disapprovals 7Facts and Figures: Serving Humanity Serving Humanity and Right Direction 8Unending PursuitMoksha/Nirvana

Jain Philosophy Jain philosophy has provided some formulas for leading efficient individual and collective life. Jainism says that dharma is made up of "non-violence, self-control and austerity." Jain philosophy has provided some formulas for leading efficient individual and collective life. Jainism says that dharma is made up of "non-violence, self-control and austerity." Ahīmsā is so central in Jainism that it may be incontrovertibly called the beginning and the end of the Jain religion. Ahīmsā is so central in Jainism that it may be incontrovertibly called the beginning and the end of the Jain religion.

Science leads to new discoveries and Jainism sometimes helps putting it to use! Example: Charity Birds Hospital, Delhi, India Jainism and Science

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Science & Religion Limitations & Misinterpretations At times experiment based science and experience based religion give rise to questions that are beyond the scope of each other. Misinterpretations occasionally result in skewed outlook for Science and religion.

Before Come lets see who is Superior ?

AFTER We are made for each other …

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