We cannot be certain if there is a definite supernatural world, but it is clear that naturalism and supernaturalism will never be able to coexist peacefully. Although we cannot be certain, it is evident that the idea of the supernatural world forces us to challenge ourselves and try to go beyond what we are capable. This incredible world helps people place faith in something important and encourages them in most cases to be a better person. So even though the natural and supernatural world will never be able to coexist peacefully, it is evident that both worlds are necessary and required by the human race in order to remain flourishing and successful. Religion and the supernatural world provide people with a stable philosophy, guidelines of how their lives should be lived, personal support, and happiness. The natural world, such as our governments also provides us with key qualities that influence and enhance our lives. It guides us to success by providing us with rules and laws, protects us from our enemies, and grants us with everything we need to enhance our lives. It is evident that both religion and government help shape our lives in unique ways and that we cannot live without one or the other.
Interestingly, in class we tried to decide if there are two distinct meanings in the word faith. I believe that faith related to religion or faith in your work, other beliefs, or other people is the same idea. Faith is believing in something that you cannot see or completely understand. For religious people, faith is having the courage to believe in something you cannot see or feel, such as a god. It is difficult to believe and defend something that is not tangible. Much like it is difficult for scientists to have faith in their experiments and science in general. They also have to trust and have faith in what they discover. Ironically, both scientists and religious people find separate faith and belief in their divided worlds.
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Why do you suppose that it is courageous to have faith?
I think that it is difficult to believe in something that you cannot see or completely understand. People that have faith whether it is in religion or in science, both have the audacity to go against the grain. Scientists for example are always trying new ideas and experiments that could be completely wrong but they have to work hard and have complete confidence in their work.
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