Difference between Scientific and Theological Knowledge
Theological knowledge and scientific knowledge can be considered polar opposites within types of knowledge. These are opposed in practically all aspects.
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| What is it? | Theological knowledge is one that seeks to explain all kinds of events through the dogmas of faith. This means that everything, from the most everyday event to that which has no apparent explanation, is the work of a supreme divine being. The basis of everything within theological knowledge is the existence of an omnipresent and omnipotent god or gods. | On the other hand, as its name indicates, scientific knowledge comes from what can (and has been or could) be verified or verified thanks to science. According to scientific knowledge, every phenomenon has a reason for being; everything has an explanation. It’s just a matter of looking hard enough in the right place to be able to find their reasons. |
| Beginning | Theological knowledge does not willingly accept questioning. Rather, the great truths of always are accepted as unique; they cannot be changed and to which there is no alternative. The authority of the maximum figure is obeyed and the dogmas are accepted. Theological knowledge has a good structure. It is also systematic and orderly; the origin, destination, purpose and meaning of each aspect that makes it up is explained. | Scientific knowledge instead comes from science. It has been questioned, tested and verified by the scientific community. From this, theories, hypotheses and laws have been created. Questioning is the basis of scientific knowledge, it is enough to ask the reason for something and guide this search towards science to start it. This type of knowledge is systematic, analytical, specific and factual. Their language is usually specialized and technical. |
| Characteristics | As for religious knowledge, this is dogmatic, systematic, it is not verifiable, but it is evaluative. | On the contrary, scientific knowledge is consistent, universal and verifiable although not necessarily necessary. |
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