Creativity, Science & Religion

The objective of this blog is to discuss the diversity and potential of creative expression—a concept that remains within the purview of both science and religion. Science considers that which can be empirically observed and analyzed. Religion entails allegiance to archaic human interpretations of the transcendent. Science and religion remain antagonists in terms of significant phenomena such as creativity, origins of life, life and death, and love.

Given our discoveries of Black Matter, Black Energy, quantum physics, and the existence of more than four dimensions, can science not consider the possibility of phenomena extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience? Given scientific discoveries that illuminate preexisting religious dogma—e.g., the age of our universe—can religion not rely upon the scientific method?

Given the undisputed existence of creative expression*—and the direct correlation between 1) the emergence of new art styles/periods and 2) significant scientific discoveries**—can we not recognize (at least consider) the transcendent nature of creative expression?

I’m not a lone voice in the wilderness. Indeed, the topics of this blog are evident in the writings and blogs of other artists—and of some scientists and progressive clergy. Let’s come together and learn to benefit from each other’s perspectives. You can begin by contributing your thoughts to this post.

Notes:
*  See Premise (specific link to www.e-hhw.com)
** Changes in art styles always precede significant scientific discoveries – see 2^nd post