CODA: THE NEED FOR AN ALLIANCE

It seems that Man's Reason has failed to bring about Utopia.  Possibly Science's ridicule of Religion and God unwittingly took the shackles off the internal and external Barbarian, unleashing the forces of Barbarism that has caused so much destruction by war and deterioration to our society.  If Science could reevaluate its evidence and accept the possible existence of a spiritual world and God, then an alliance with Religion could be re-forged reminiscent of the Age of Enlightenment. 

We feel Superstring Theory can help move us in this direction. Superstring Theory is a preeminent scientific theory that suggests there are six non-physical dimensions.  We have shown that several symbols in the Bible indicate the same idea.  If this similarity is more than a coincidence, then Science may finally have evidence of the 'spiritual world' that Religion has always spoken of.  Such mutual credibility may make it no longer necessary for Science to make fun of Religion in order to consider itself intellectually honest.

Science and Religion represent two of Mankind's great intellectual achievements, and they have a great deal to offer each other.  An alliance could provide a sort of 'support group', with each helping to examine for ways that Barbarism may have cunningly infiltrated into their actions and beliefs.  Man's capacity for self-deception is great, and the wiles and guile of Barbarism can be seductive. 

History shows that Barbarism has often wormed its way into Religion.  Examples are the  Crusades, the Inquisition, religious intolerance and fanaticism, and the many religious wars.  We can also point to materialism in religious circles, and those who abuse the power of religious organizations for self aggrandizement.  We maintain that these are the results of crafty Barbarism, always looking for new ways to satisfy its own selfish desires.  Such Barbarism is anathema to the Religious person who feels the love and fear of God expressed by King David's Psalms. 

Those who align themselves with the Scientific orientation should also look within themselves.  Embracing Religion means taking a stand against the many ways that Barbarism has seeped into our culture. While intellectually admitting that Barbarism has pernicious effects, it might be emotionally tempting to continuing to shun Religion because it's hard to give up the thrill that Barbarism offers. The taste of Barbarism, once savored, is sometimes hard to renounce.  This is also a struggle that many Religious people face on a daily basis.

The world needs Science and Religion to stop its bickering, and to respect each other once again, even if they can't agree on all points. Perhaps such cooperation and mutual respect will enable us to rein in our common enemy, the Barbarism that is threatening us all. 

We should not ignore and fall prey to the admonition Shakespeare penned in Sonnet 129: