in the secular world empirical science has the taken precedence over logic in all forms in conducting life. It is placed at such a high pedestal that other forms of thought or philosophy are automatically deemed inferior in contrast.
ironically, ibnul-Haytham (see Islamic Golden age) has been credited with the modern Scientific Method !
In Psychiatry some "revolutionary" Psychologists, have treated Schizophrenia without Medication (David Gill, Channel 4) contradicting scientific norm and practice deemed controversial and un-recognized by the scientific community.
Similarly more free thinking physicians are recommending natural forms of healing practice such as Accupuncture and Herbal medicines. A recognition of "Alternative" therapies is taking place and not as easily dismissed (as once was) as Mumbo-Jumbo !
Does this illustrates a "rigidity" in thought within the scientific field and the restriction of research into "alternative" methods and treatments.
What has God and Spiritual Realm have to do with all of this?
Well, can the Experiences in the natural world such as Exorcism make us come Closer to the understanding of the "transcendental" that of God ? Spirits, jinns, ghosts, poltergeist, demonic-possessions are something of a reality. For many people even a daily occurrence in some parts of the East.
Many occurrence of these phenomena have been documented, humans exhibiting un-human-like strength, unexplained voices and movements have been witnessed by Untold numbers. Although the "Science" in the Study of the Spirit realm is contained within religions.
As for premonitions and true dreams experienced by many be a proof again for the transcendental... ?
The explanations, interpretations and study of just theses two phenomena are all contained within Islam. But what is the scientific answer to this for the worshiper of "Science" ? It's a simple one, because the scientific method cannot be applied to it, it is not "truth". So for the worshiper of science he will dismiss it, because it contradicts his "principles" that of the "scientific" method ! And he will stick to it "Religiously" since he sees "Science" that of ALL ENCOMPASSING TRUTH !
So is human-kind left devoid in something > ? Not contemplating, ignoring, the spiritual Realm and its Relationship with the Almighty, whilst sticking to the "scientific method" religiously and unreservedly dismissing other than it as Dogma.
Islam has a principle which in Arabic is called "Fitra" A principle that states that we all are born with a"natural" disposition in recognizing a creator i.e. it is within us ! And isn't it a wonderful thing that all of humanity could agree on one thing? that might be of recognizing a Creator ! Unanimously ...
All of this maybe again dismissed by the science worshiper and he may try to fit the "Evolution" argument even to this principle (and many others) and again dismiss all that which cannot be falsified via empirical measurement. Since falsifiable evidence is "Truth" and other that deemed to be fairy tales.
And how does the Science worshiper come to reason with the "Miracle" phenomena ? The documented Miracles of the prophets such as those of Jesus and Muhammad and the Quran see http://www.theinimitablequran.com/ ? All are strongly rejected with all possible explanations since there is a deeper problem that of admitting a single miracle will be to shatter the principle that "Science" can explain everything and life itself ..
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