Can religion and science coexist? Gabrielle Berger Is it possible for science and religion to coexist? In both The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Man Who Fell to Earth, the idea of ​​science versus religion is questioned. The films show that our world is changing rapidly and how society reacts to the events of those specific times by questioning spiritual faith. Some sounds that are heard in both films allow us to hear the tone that each film tries to convey. These sound effects help viewers understand moments of tension, fear, desperation, tranquility, just to name a few. Additionally, certain cinematic techniques depicting quick cuts, long, complex scenes, and more allow viewers to explore the relationship between science and religion. This leads the viewer's mind to recognize that these scenes are intended to elicit an emotional response. Both the idea of ​​science and religion are questioned in the films, even though the films were made two decades apart. The films examine how our world can deal with unexpected situations by allowing society to implement science or religion as a coping mechanism. Because there is no confirmed answer as to which is more accurate or effective, people assume they turn to one or the other for help and believe that whatever happens is a direct result of their beliefs. These films explore the evolution of science and religion in both forms as well as how reality can obscure them. The Day The Earth Stood Still is known for using dramatic music to describe the mood the audience is supposed to feel. “While these unusual tools and recording techniques had previously been used in Hollywood film music, Herrmann's score for The Day the Earth Stood Still was undoubtedly... middle of the paper... overall, while bringing new technologies that could change planet earth. What is seen through the film is that the changing human race corrupts the divine Thomas Newton. We see him drunk in a bar chair at the end of the film, suggesting that he would not be able to save himself from the corruption of the human race. What manages to enhance both of these ideas in each film are the sound effects. Through sound, viewers are able to understand the tone portrayed by each film. Clearly, both address important social issues in the world and suggest that the human race reacts to situations in unreasonable and impractical ways. Science and religion will always remain two spectrums of opposing beliefs and will be questioned until the end of time. Both films recognize the importance of curiosity and appreciate that faith is the only answer to our questions.