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This field of science and spirituality basically has so many topics that can be discussed however will talk about epidemiology as our topic.

Epidemiology refers to the study and analysis of the distribution and the determinants of health and diseases conditions in a defined population .It shape the policy decisions based on practice by identifying the risk factors for disease and targets for preventive Healthcare. Science provides the platform to which the study can be conducted, it give the determination of the diases,how it came about, how it can be infected to a human being ,what would be it effects to the body of a human being and finally how it can be cured and prevented. The believe in spirits on the other hand do affect the progress on the science work, some people tend to have strong faith that they were born naturally safe and cannot be infected with any kind of diseases, for instance currently the world is fighting the Corona virus, scientist have come up with ways of dealing with it and also documented for example in the year 2020, a team scientists in wrote about the Novel corona virus Pneumonia emergency Response Epidemiology. Also in the year 2019, The Author: The lancet infectious disease with the title Challenges of the Corona virus disease as part of many other documented evidence would help in curbing the virus.(Fotaki & Koning 2020).

Epidemiology is a data-driven field that depends on a methodical and objective approach to data gathering, analysis, and interpretation. Basic epidemiologic methods rely on careful observation and the use of valid comparison groups to determine whether what was observed, such as the number of cases of disease in a specific area during a specific time period or the frequency of an exposure among diseased people, differs from what might be expected. Epidemiology, on the other hand, combines biologic, economic, social, and behavioral sciences with techniques from other scientific disciplines, such as biostatistics and informatics.

Epidemiology is as well referred to as the "fundamental science of public health," and with good cause. To begin with, epidemiology is a quantitative field that requires a solid understanding of probability, statistics, and good research techniques. Second, epidemiology is a technique of causal reasoning that involves generating and testing hypotheses to explain health-related behaviors, states, and occurrences based on scientific disciplines such as biology, behavioral sciences, physics, and ergonomics. Epidemiology, on the other hand, is more than simply a study activity; it is a basis for directing practical and appropriate public health action based on this science and causal reasoning.

Scientist and spiritual thinkers tend to relate to the Epidemiology in the following ways as discusses:

1.) The spiritual thinkers would believe that it would be normal to lose one or two of their children to the disease, Scientist argue that this is not the case since it has improved on the standard of living and has also provided other ways of thinking about ourselves and families as well

2.) The spiritual thinkers rely mostly on theories of the past, they may believe that the pandemic will not reach them since their great grandfathers were not affected by it, scientist on the other hand would rely on the facts, the real world, what is happening now and look for ways to solve it at all cost as long as it worth live saving

3.) The spiritual thinkers will give evidence based on what was written in the past and will not agree on any other matter whatsoever, Science on the other hand is not the only way that of knowing and understanding but also a way of knowing that differs from other ways other than what was written or being documented.

4.) The spiritual thinkers sometimes could be the same scientist, meaning that they work together for the better future for instance a doctor who is a scientist treats a patient who is a spiritual thinker, and it’s not bad to believe in the healing power of God but also to undergo the necessary treatment process for the healing to take place.(Anna,et al 2020).

The above selected arguments its validity and whether it could be reconciled is as the following discussion:

1.) The spiritual thinkers need to be taught about the importance of life and that all life matter to everyone. They should be informed of the new ways of dealing with the pandemic and also that they matter in the society since whatever happens to them will eventually affect the entire community

2.) It’s not bad to have some believe on the biblical theories of the past, that can be part of your history and will be respected, however things are changing and also the society is becoming dynamic, the spiritual believers should be informed of the other side of the world where new theories that are based on facts are being developed and be advised to follow with them for their own good. They should start by adding the new theories to what they believed in before and see the difference.

3.) Based on the past written information that spiritual thinkers tend to rely on, they can be advised on other ways of confirming whether it benefits them or not, their eyes should be opened up to the real world for them to make the necessary adjustments or changes for their future.

4.) The spiritual thinkers can be allowed to believe on whatever they want as long it will help them in the current world crisis, both the scientists and spiritual thinkers can work simultaneously for a common goal of safeguarding the society and the future as well.

What is the relationship between the spiritual thinkers and the scienties? This question has so many answers depending on the group receiving it.One cannot believe on something that happens many year ago and also accepts the dynamics of today’sword, it’s not possible. In philosophy and theology, the connection between religion and science is still a point of contention. What is the degree to which religion and science are compatible? Are religious beliefs sometimes helpful to science, or do they always stand in the way of scientific inquiry? These and other issues are addressed by the multidisciplinary subject of "science and religion," often known as "theology and science." It investigates historical and current connections between various disciplines, as well as providing philosophical interpretations of how they interact. The important thing to note here is that spiritual thinkers lie beyond the scope of science. They do not ad will not conflict with science .In other words this two are totally independent. The bottom line is that the society has to choose which direction they want to follow, the preferred one will be that which will not cause any harm to other members of the society but help in improving their lives.

Reference

Fotaki, M., Altman, Y., & Koning, J. (2020). Spirituality, Symbolism and Storytelling in Twentyfirst-Century Organizations: Understanding and addressing the crisis of imagination. Organization Studies, 41(1), 7-30.

Stoddard, B. (2020). Constructing Spirituality in the Cognitive Science of Religion. Method & Theory in the Study of Religion, 32(3), 288-298.

Anna, H. (2020). NAVIGATING THE SACRED AND SECULAR A Qualitative Exploration of the Compatibility of Science and Spirituality in Modern Western Society.