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resulting in emotionalism and violence - the anti-religious
activities. (b) The scientific outlook has been continuously improving its image
over traditional religious outlook in both the east and west as literacy improves. It has become increasingly dominant in our times. It is due to this that the physical sciences have outstripped
biology for economic, military, and material advantage". (c) The true religiousness - faith or ethical practices - has been sliding
down the scale to such an extent that it is causing considerable anxiety among all circles. The righteousness seems to have
become an exception rather than a moral rule within and without. Convergence
The theological scholars, philosophers, saints, scientists, and common men are disheartened at heart at the present chaotic state of affairs. They want to improve the inner for social happiness. They agree that science and religion - both are good in themselves and worth cultivation. They are complementary rather than conflicting. They appreciate science for man's material comforts and acquiring external unification by producing the energy to earn pleasures. They also realize that wars have been fought for territory, economics and even for religion, but no war has been fought for science. They also feel for the beneficial effects of religion. Radhakrishnan feels that men in authority have misused both of them for their vested interest due to their inherent ambitious and lustful nature2s.
Time has, however, come to realize the complementary concept. It leads men to be religious. The religion has to teach equitable distribution of what science earns. The inner glory can be realized only through external glory. Conceptually, science is the stage to move on to religious heights. To attain this objective, a compatibility approach needs be practiced with the following mental make up.
(1) Pluralistic or Poly-viewing approach: It is pleasing to note that the second Vatican Council has realized the inter-religious compatibility to be developed through pluralistic view of religions proclaiming one can be liberated in and through his religion. Interreligious dialogue section of AWR 1985 is a pointer towards harmonizing the humanity spiritually.*. Why is this approach not
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