Can Religion and Physics Find Common Ground in Universal Ethics?

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The discussion explores the potential for unification among religions and the implications of such a union on individual identity and diversity. It touches on themes of ethics, acceptance, and the coexistence of differing beliefs, with references to both Western and Eastern religious traditions.

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  • Some participants question the desire for religious unification, suggesting it may undermine individuality and diversity.
  • Others propose that a unifying tenet could be the acceptance of all individuals and their beliefs without judgment.
  • There are claims that major Western religions share similarities, while others argue that many Eastern and African religions are fundamentally different.
  • One participant suggests that even with universal belief, individuality would persist, as there would always be dissenting views.
  • Another viewpoint posits that the only universal religion could be a concept like counting, emphasizing a non-religious commonality.
  • Some argue that understanding various religious ideas could foster individual thought and forgiveness, rather than enforcing a singular belief system.
  • Concerns are raised about the historical use of religion to justify discrimination and violence, with some participants asserting that true religious followers are inherently loving and caring.
  • References are made to the compatibility of Buddhist and Christian values, despite differences in mysticism and cultural contexts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with no clear consensus on the possibility or desirability of religious unification. Disagreements persist regarding the implications of such unification for individuality and the nature of religious beliefs.

Contextual Notes

Some arguments rely on subjective interpretations of religious teachings and historical events, which may not be universally accepted. The discussion reflects a variety of perspectives on the relationship between religion, ethics, and individual identity.

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Loren Booda said:
Dr. Yes,

It's mystifying that no major physics about spatial inversion symmetry (other than crystallography) has been explored before. Superstrings comes close with its "T-duality," but my approach (pursued in my website below) would apply semiclassical likenesses to both quantum mechanics and relativity. There "phase duality" is the simplist symmetry that my ignorance could think of to modify physics universally.

Awareness of "true" environment is often difficult and often requires a paradigm shift. Yes, I speculate that curvature of relativistic spacetime affects dynamics of quantum phase space (and vice versa), according to cosmos focused from beyond conventional limits.

Thank you for your insights. As for religion and physics, neither is complete and beg to be studied beyond a lifetime.

An excellent area for further discussion. Spacial inversion reminds me that there are as many dimensions/worlds as there are degrees between 359º and 360º... the number of micro degrees is infinite. But, as is true with all states, .1 degree also holds the potential to be simply .1 of a degree.

If you are trying to find the unifying theory, the commonality between quantum and relativistic realities, I have observed that rather than using sequence to compare quantum states, one can use a regional system. Its still formulating :confused: There has been some some success with using quantum gravity as an adhesive between quantum and relativistic theories. Gravity is suspect because it seems to be the effect that offers complete conservation of energy. Since gravity is not an energy expenditure, as far as I know, it offers an effortless path for the least resisitance. Without it , things just wouldn't work in a quantum or relative manner.

One by-product of the universe is a complete system of ethics, built out of the efficiency models it has created. The way the universe is constantly correcting its course and its ballance is an offering of great importance to the way humans conduct their affairs with one another and their environment of truth.

Huge topic, what what?

One thing to remember about quantum physics. What is studied here is on such a scale as to be so minute that it appears to act in an "unreasonable" manner as compared to what we are used to. The changes seem so random and fast... even simultaneous, that it also seems alien to our sensibilities. What may be true is that it too is exhibiting a sequence of events but, because of the scale and "timeframes" involved, it appears to be simultaneous activity. Food for thought.
 

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