Religion And Philosophy

Let's briefly discuss the difference between a religion and a philosophy. I have thought of a simple way to differentiate the two. I like to think that there are two different types of "realm of thought", a simple realm and a complex realm.

The simple realm is where a statement must be either true or false. Religion is a simple realm. If we say that Jesus is the Son of God, then that statement must be either true or false. There is no middle ground. Whenever you are thinking in terms of yes or no, of true or false, you are in the simple realm of thought.

The complex realm is where two opposing statements can be made and both can be true. Philosophy belongs in the complex realm because a philosophy, as opposed to a religion or a fact, cannot really be "true" or "false" in the same way that a simple fact is. Politics is also in the complex realm. One political position can be described as better than another but not as true or false.