Opinion
Why Do I Perceive Religion as a Guitar and Science as a Piano?
A Reflection on the Convergence of Science and Religion
In this article, I offer a contemplation on the interrelation and parallels between religion and science, metaphorically equating them to a guitar and a piano, respectively.
Why Do I Perceive Religion as a Guitar and Science as a Piano?
Nearly ten years ago, while in college, a peer told me about a new music class, remarking, ‘Come, there’s a new music class; it’s taught by the professor who handles English 110. It’s set to be captivating.’ After participating for three days, I found myself struggling with the guitar by the fourth day — its teaching approach, and even the way it was handled.
Years prior to that, I had posed a query to a Muslim clergy aka ‘Mavlavi’ in a mosque, addressing the dictum, ‘Refrain from questioning God, lest you lose your way’. How, I asked, was this to be perceived? The Mavlavi provided logical responses, which, while satisfying, did not allay my skepticism regarding the uniqueness of our solar system and our existence therein. My belief was steadfast: if God is omnipresent, eternal, then surely the universe might be infinite. If God is truly omnipresent, then there…
