Studying and exploring the Universe
- From: "Parvez" <nawaz_chillizone@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 16 Apr 2006 07:24:47 -0700
Dear All
As mentioned earlier, the Quran stressed reflection on both worlds,
i.e., this world and the hereafter. This world means the outer physical
universe. Allah states that; the heavenly bodies and earth have been
brought under control for you (human beings) by Allah. There are signs
for those who think and reflect. (45:13)
The universe is controlled by the laws of nature, which are permanent
and unchangeable. These laws are made by Allah but can be discovered by
human thought. By discovering the laws of nature, hidden forces can be
brought under control and utilized for the benefit of humanity. With
the ongoing development of human knowledge, there will be more and more
opportunities for the conquest of nature.
When religion declares the intellectual achievements of a particular
time in history as the last word, human knowledge freezes at that level
and intellectual stagnation sets in. Whenever a scholar or scientist
makes a new discovery based on modern thought and knowledge he is
condemned to death by the religious establishment on the grounds of
heresy. This happens simply because these new revelations are not in
line with the thoughts of ancestors. European Christian history of 16th
and 17th century is the history of conflict between religion and
science. In that era scientists like Galileo and Copernicus were
persecuted simply because they said that the earth was round and that
it revolved around the sun. Finally western nations got tired of
religious interference and emancipated themselves from its hold. As a
result, today they are capable of reaching the moon. Their priests,
even today, say the universe came into being on some specific date.
Nobody pays attention to this kind of talk outside the four walls of
the church.
Regards
Nawaz
www.parvez-video.com
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