Science and Culture

We live in the age of science and technology. Science plays an important role in our lives today. In fact, science has revolutionized every field such as medicine, agriculture, education, warfare, space and many more. The great invention of science has made our life very comfortable and enjoyable. At the same time, there is also the negative side of its effects. The missiles, the Atomic weapons and the like make us think that science is a curse to humanity. It will ruin the world and its culture, civilization etc if not properly used. But, it is a fact that science by itself is harmless. It is only when it is misused for destruction we have to think so. The application of science therefore depends upon the just or unjust aims man has in view.

Science is not averse to religion or culture. It has made remarkable contribution to the development of religion and culture in every society. The scientific thinking in the minds of men has developed a rational outlook on matters of religion and culture. Science promotes culture and harnesses it to modern requirements. All modern inventions like the radio, the TV and the rest are freely used to propagate the religious teachings and values of life. In fact, science has universalized culture and religion. Thus science and religion should not be viewed separately. They are not independent of each other. Both should go hand in hand for the healthy growth of the society.