Section Focused Analysis Regarding "Culture Wars" Reading

I chose to blog about the first section of the reading titled "Culture Wars" by Thomas W. Clark. The section is appropriately titled "Irreconcilable Differences" and explores the contrasting fundamental beliefs of naturalists and super naturalists.  The copious amounts of topics for me to write about forced me to chose the section that ignited a fervor in me.  I was initially intrigued with the notion that this dichotomy has existed since either the big bang or God created mankind. There will never be a resolution and as Thomas Clark explains, " Such coexistence wouldn’t be problematic were it not for the evangelical desire, so common to the human heart, to universalize one’s beliefs, what we might call the totalitarian temptation.  We are not content to have our certainties – others must share them as well, since a plurality of worldviews raises doubts about our truth."  This is the common sentiment I have seen reflected by all religious people I have encountered.  This argument is not intended to question the validity of religion or cast judgment against those who adhere to its doctrines; I am simply relating my personal experiences to the observations outlined in the first paragraphs of Clark's essay.  Embracing a natural source for all living and non living objects encompasses the innate knowledge that we originated from and are composed of matter.  A person who seeks answers in faith yearns for an emotional, social, or intellectual connection in their lives.     I truly hope this post does not offend any religious followers- I am offering my opinions related to the text we read.