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This paper takes a look at the issues of science versus religion when trying to unlock the mysteries of the universe. According to the paper, religion and science are often at odds, especially regarding core issues such as the nature of time, the origins of humanity and the nature of religion itself. The paper goes on to discuss how, rather than be at odds with one another, science and religion should cultivate a shared interface, complementing each other in their mutual endeavors.

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"One of the most pressing questions in both religion and science is the nature of disease. Geneticists have been trying to unearth so-called founder mutations: one original genetic mutation that subsequently caused generations of people to carry and/or suffer from a serious illness like sickle cell anemia. Unlike many other mutations, founder mutations can be traced to one original ancestor. The discovery and study of founder mutations allows anthropologists to research the general patterns of human migration, providing a more complete understanding of history. Religion views genetic mutations in a different light. Many fundamentalist Christians, for example, might propose that disease is God-given. Yet if Mary Schweizer, an Evangelical Christian scientist, can unite religion with science then anyone can. Her devotion to fundamental Christian thought is not at odds with her scientific endeavors, according to Yeoman. In fact, Schweizer views science as a spiritual endeavor, as a means to discover the meaning of life, death, and seeming anomalies. Religion and science share common goals and objectives even when their theoretical underpinnings are in conflict with one another."

Tags:anthropomorphic, images, ancient, artifacts, questions, Stonehenge, civilization, new, age

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This paper gives an in-depth exploration of the cosmological phenomenon known as wormholes. The paper notes that even after centuries of careful observations and explorations, the Universe still hides many secrets.It further states that mathematics and theoretical physics provide many answers about our Universe and give ideas and direction for future explorations. Calculations have provided us with the ideas about new and exotic objects that still have to be practically observed or experimentally proved.

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"Even after centuries of careful observations and explorations, the Universe still hides many secrets. However, the modern astronomy does not rely only on observations. Currently, mathematic and theoretical physics provide many answers about our Universe and give ideas and direction for future explorations. Calculations have provided us with the ideas about new and exotic objects that still have to be practically observed or experimentally proved. Among these exotic objects are wormholes. Wormholes are the result of the theoretical speculation derived from analysis of Einstein's general theory."

Tags:space, astronomy, science, Einstein

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The Universe around us still contains many mysteries that are the subject of both our imagination and scientific research. One of the oldest questions is the question of creation. The currently accepted theory that addresses this problem is so called The Big Bang Theory. Even though there are still some skeptics regarding its validity, it is the hypothesis that has found solid evidence. This paper discusses the big bang theory, pioneered by George Gamow who based his ideas on the previous concept of exploding 'primeval atom.

Tags:bigbang, theuniverse, hawking

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Scientific discoveries and tools have changed our knowledge of the universe over the years. With astronomers past and present, we have learned about the planet Earth, our Sun, and the planets that surround. This paper details the history of astrology, prominent astronomers, and the solar system.

Tags:stars, and, planets

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The paper discusses how the primary objectification of ideas through freedom is virtually impossible, since it happens outside of the mind's ability to empirically define the reality of their existence. In this manner, the scientific universe of discourse must invariably mean to limit the freedom of the human mind to grasp objects that are created through some sort of universal pattern in Nature. The paper explains how this virtually limits mankind to a certain sphere of influence on how natural phenomena appear in Nature and how one can understand the complexity of these mysteries.

From the Paper
"This philosophical analysis will seek to understand the premise of universal causality, which lies anterior to the premise of the human will or scientific discourse. Emmanuel Kant also saw universal causality as the premise for realizing that freedom was the basis of an idea, which could be manipulated due to the set laws of Nature. In this manner, the existing "object" mentioned in both of these quotes suggests that the human will is incapable of accessing the universal freedom, since it is an idea that cannot possibly be fully realized by human mind."

Tags:kant, universal, object

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The paper reveals that everything composed of ordinary familiar atoms like stars, planets, moons, comets and the whole lot from the tip of a needle to a mountain makes up about 4% of the universe. The paper then explains that the vast majority of the composition of the universe is a mysterious substance called dark energy and the remaining 22% is made up of the equally mysterious dark matter. The paper notes that dark matter does not give off light so we can't see it; however we know its there since it exerts a gravitational pull on the ordinary matter that we do see.

From the Paper
"Everything composed of ordinary familiar atoms like stars, planets, moons, comets and the whole lot from the tip of a needle to a mountain makes up about 4% of the universe. The vast majority of the composition of the universe is a mysterious substance called dark energy and the remaining 22% is made up of the equally mysterious dark matter. Dark matter does not give off light so we can't see it; however we know its there since it exerts a gravitational pull on the ordinary matter that we do see. Scientists have been aware of the possibility of the existence of dark matter since the 1930, however its composition remains unknown."

Tags:dark matter, universe, article

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This paper examines how since the earliest times human beings have sought to explain and understand the world around them and how natural phenomena, births, deaths, good and bad fortune were all seen as the work of spirits and gods. It discusses how both philosophers and theologians over the years have been faced by the same question who or what had created the universe and established its laws. It analyzes the opinions of Plato and Descartes who tackle the subject from a theological point of view and St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas who look at it from a religious point of view.

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"Like Plato, Descartes infers the divine as the only possible explanation for the fundamental knowledge that resides within us all. Cogito ergo sum, I think therefore I am, is a prerequisite of the human condition. If one is able to think then it follows naturally that one must exist, and if one exists, and has as well, the knowledge that one exists, then both one's existence itself, one's knowledge of that existence must derive from somewhere, something, or someone. One person is born of another, and on back through time ad infinitum. But at some point, there must have been an original person " and following Darwin's theories all the way back " an original creature. Yet, logically even this original creature must have come from somewhere. Only the Divine can exist outside of creation I exist, and therefore, the Divine exists."

Tags:plato, descartes, st., augustine, st., thomas, aquinas, universe

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In his book, Davies raises the really Big Questions like "What is life?" Davies goes on to state that "the origin of life remains a deep mystery." Davies' proposes that intelligent life could be relatively common in the universe. This book provides a solid overview of current knowledge and theory on extraterrestrial life.

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This paper examines how Sophocles wrote one of the most enduring plays in history, "Oedipus the King", in which a human is trying to change his fate by refusing to understand the power of Greek gods. It discusses how arrogance, pride, and blindness provide the symbolism throughout this story, which involves facing the universal truths.

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"As they wait to hear from the witness, Jocasta decides to leave the palace to go and pray for Oedipus. While at the altar, she is approached by a messenger from Corinth. The messenger informs Jocasta that Polybus has died. This should show Oedipus that the prophecy is not true, so she sends for him. Once he arrives, the messenger tells him that his father is dead. The messenger wants Oedipus to come and rule over Corinth, but he refuses because of the prophecy involving Merope, his mother. He fears his mother's bed. The messenger tells the King that neither the King nor Queen was a parent by blood."

Tags:greece, jocasta, god

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This is an informative paper on what exactly a black hole is and what scientists have theorized about black holes. The paper examines the formation of black holes, past research on black holes and pondering questions still unanswered today.

From the Paper
"Ever since you were old enough to know what the sky, moon and stars were, you have always imagined what is actually up there? One of the most fascinating ideas of all is the mysterious and scary thought of a BLACK HOLE! This is perfectly normal because even today scientists are still pondering over that same question - what is a black hole and does it exist? Theories that at one time seemed reasonable are now laughed at, our skies hold an infinite space which we will never be able to explore, as a result, our questions will be infinite as well."

Tags:astronomy, black, holes, science, stars, universe, infinity