Before the advent of science, religion played a dominant role in molding a man's mind. The process of agriculture, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, our social relations, were all at one time, under the domain of religion. Gradually, they have passed out of its control and become subjects for scientific study.
As science advanced, it started contradicting most of the beliefs, which were based on the Bible. Thus, the Victorian Age was a period of controversy, when there started a long conflict between, religion and science — a conflict that has not been resolved, till date.
Religion, no doubt, has greatly helped in the development of humanity. It has laid down values and standards and has pointed out principles for the guidance of human life. But, it all the good it has done, it has also tried to imprison truth in set forms and encouraged ceremonies and
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