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| Can Islam be reconciled with science? | The question Must Muslims find themselves at odds with the culture of scientific rationalism?It's difficult to deny the rich tradition of scientific discovery that characterised Islam for much of its history. But at a recent conference in Alexandria, delegates heard how religiously-influenced attitudes towards evolution were inhibiting science education in many Islamic countries. Christian creationism has long been the cause of consternation in the west, but the Muslim version, with enegertic propagandist Harun Yahya as its poster boy, is an increasing worry for academics and policymakers.Creationism, however eyecatching, is not the whole story. Across the Muslim world, investment in science lags behind the west. Is religion responsible? Are there doctrinal reasons for the Muslim science deficit? Or or other factors – poverty and poor governance, for example – to blame? Do Muslims living in western countries find themselves at odds with the culture of scientific rationalism?Monday's responseRiazat Butt: Islam and scientific theory occupy different realms, and should be kept apart. When they come into contact, both are debased ReligionIslamEvolutionguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Greater Use of Vaccine for Infection Is Urged Bacterial infections, for which there is an underused treatment, can be a common and sometimes deadly swine flu complication. feeds.nytimes.com |
Scientists discover coconut-carrying octopus Two scientists at the Melbourne Museum have recorded the first case of tool use in an invertebrate animal. abc.net.au |
Egypt: New find shows slaves didn't build pyramids CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt displayed on Monday newly discovered tombs more than 4,000 years old and said they belonged to people who worked on the Great Pyramids of Giza, presenting the discovery as more evidence that slaves did not build the ancient monuments.... hosted.ap.org |
Text-Message Donations Soar Amid Haiti Crisis Text messaging donation to Haiti soar as SMS donating in general rises. feedproxy.google.com |