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Confidence
Belief overview
Harmony between religion and science
Religion and science are understood as complementary when correctly understood.
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Supportive
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Contrary
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Neutral
What it is: The tradition refuses the necessary opposition between faith and scientific reason.
How the tradition understands it: Science without moral guidance can become destructive, while religion without rationality can fall into superstition. Both should cooperate.
Textual basis and context: The theme appears prominently in 'Abdu'l-Bahá and in contemporary Bahá'í formulations.
Debates and variations: The practical application of the principle may vary by area of knowledge and specific controversy.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
Some Answered Questions
‘Abdu’l-Bahá discusses theology, science, the soul, and religion.
Reference: Some Answered Questions.
Content: The work addresses doctrinal themes in an explanatory format.
Use in debate: It is widely used for the harmony of religion and science and other central beliefs.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá on science and religion
Texts explain the complementarity between rational inquiry and faith.
Reference: Some Answered Questions and related talks.
Content: The material rejects an absolute opposition between science and religion.
Use in debate: It is central to the harmony between science and religion.