Is there is a higher way?

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Can we let the scientists and the Christian mystics go on developing methods to understand the universe because with their discoveries and inventions we can split apart the physical and spiritual sides of life and gain knowledge because the more we know of the individual things, the more we know of the whole. The relationship between our human nature, the world and the beyond is made understandable, as we perceive that life is a relative and intricate part of an undivided whole. We just have to be careful not to get engulfed by the particular things and lose sight of the total picture. Is there is a higher way that it is not about punishment and damnation?
 
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Can we let the scientists and the Christian mystics go on developing methods to understand the universe because with their discoveries and inventions we can split apart the physical and spiritual sides of life and gain knowledge because the more we know of the individual things, the more we know of the whole. The relationship between our human nature, the world and the beyond is made understandable, as we perceive that life is a relative and intricate part of an undivided whole. We just have to be careful not to get engulfed by the particular things and lose sight of the total picture. Is there is a higher way that it is not about punishment and damnation?
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Yes, it is not about punishment and damnation. The Gospel brings us past that, and it’s all about faith and love.

While it is convenient to “split apart the physical and spiritual side” of things, we should bear in mind that they are different aspects of one thing, that is, God’s creation. The Catechism teaches:
God cannot deny himself, nor can truth ever contradict truth. Consequently, methodical research in all branches of knowledge, provided it is carried out in a truly scientific manner and does not override moral laws, can never conflict with the faith, because the things of the world and the things of faith derive from the same God. (from CCC 159)
So I concur with what you wrote.
 
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