Why was it necessary for the world's most powerful nations to ...

[jCorn1234]

Why was it necessary for the world's most powerful nations to accept Russia as a member of the Group of 7 and to be considering China for membership?
 
  What will be an ideal response

Question 2

What are the four main concerns that are typically responded to by religious belief? Is there any evidence to suggest that science could replace religion in its ability to respond to these questions?
 
  What will be an ideal response

[zogaridan]

Answer to Question 1

With the fall of the Soviet Union, the threat of Russia advocating world communism has virtually disappeared. Russia has a great many resources and can still be a problem for the G7 if it is not allowed certain concessions and privileges. Ethnic conflict, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and other issues are a concern for the G7. If Russia is left to deal with these problems and economic issues alone, the result could be devastating to the world order. By strengthening the government of Russia, the G7 strengthens world order. The same principles also apply to accepting China as a member.

Answer to Question 2

The existence of God; the purpose of life; morality; or the existence of an afterlife are concerns that are typically responded to by religious teachings. Science has no answer for whether God exists as it has not been able to either isolate God or refute God's existence. Although science can provide a definition of life and describe the characteristics of living organisms, it has nothing to say about the ultimate purpose of life. In regard to morality, science can demonstrate the consequences of behavior but cannot determine whether one action is morally superior when compared with another action. And, in regard to an afterlife, science can offer us no information as science has no tests that can prove or disprove it. It appears that religion thrives in the most scientifically-advanced nations regardless of their political and economic structures.