It is more important that we question than which questions we ask

We use science to explore the world around us, to solve problems, to generally improve or ease difficult tasks, and to heal sickness or extend life. To those that are religious, science may hold little meaning for existential questions, but to non-believers, science can fill that same need for existential discovery because it is the path to understanding what it is that we exist in. It is personal to each of us whether the primary or centric question should be why–more answered by religion, or what–more answered by science. Most of the time we see this as two different or even opposing sides but it is important for us all to understand that this questioning is the root of a similarity we all share. As humans we all yearn to understand ourselves and our world–though we often focus on the differences in the details of what religion or science we do or don't believe in.

To those that are religious, science may hold little meaning for existential questions, but to non-believers, science can fill that same need for existential discovery because it is the path to understanding what it is that we exist in.

Whether we are exploring our existence through the lens of religion or science, we still share common questions. Why are we here, and how did we get here? What does it all mean?

As humans, we are all wired to wonder whether or not there is any importance to our existence, and we wonder what mechanism brought us to be. Religion offers answers to these questions where science does not and it seems that we should ask ourselves if this is what is alluring about religion if the alternative is to live and die likely never understanding our purpose with science.

We have all made an assumption that we can only answer these existential questions by choosing a system of thought. True progress can only be made when we put ourselves in the uncomfortable position of accepting the fear that is attached to what we don't know.