Religion and Science
Foreword
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the earth and heavens are observable evidence of
the truth of the teachings, which the prophets
presented as a matter of theory.
This argument in favour of religion is still as
pertinent and as valid today as it was in bygone
ages. Whereas in ancient times man understood
little of the phenonema of the earth and heavens, in
the present day human knowledge of these matters
has increased enormously and, far from lessening
the importance of this argument has—through
modern research—consolidated and reinforced the
teachings of the Prophet.
The picture of the universe that emerges from
modern knowledge is that of a perfectly organized
system, bound by immutable laws. It had been
surmised
initially
that
behind
observable
phenomena there existed a mechanical system which
continued to function owing to the laws of cause and
effect. But a more meticulous and searching study of
this subject has revealed this supposition to be
totally inadequate, for no system however flawless
and unremitting in its movements can function
without a mover and sustainer at every moment.
