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adding section on theological reductionism
'''[[Ontology|Ontological]] reductionism''' is associated with perception that the [[universe]] is nothing but a collection of [[atom]]s in motion, human beings are simply machines for propagating [[DNA]] which is self-sustaining process, the sense of personal identity, [[free will]], and concept of beauty are in fact no more than the behavior of a vast assembly of [[Neuron|nerve cells]] and their associated [[molecules]]; and there is no ultimate purpose in the universe.<ref name="LENNOX"/> All human mental experiences such as hopes, fears, loves and beliefs are deemed as reduced to accidental atomic interactions.<ref name="WhomadeGod"/>
'''[[Ontology|Ontological]] reductionism''' is associated with perception that the [[universe]] is nothing but a collection of [[atom]]s in motion, human beings are simply machines for propagating [[DNA]] which is self-sustaining process, the sense of personal identity, [[free will]], and concept of beauty are in fact no more than the behavior of a vast assembly of [[Neuron|nerve cells]] and their associated [[molecules]]; and there is no ultimate purpose in the universe.<ref name="LENNOX"/> All human mental experiences such as hopes, fears, loves and beliefs are deemed as reduced to accidental atomic interactions.<ref name="WhomadeGod"/>
== Theological reductionism ==
'''Theological reductionism''' in [[Christian Theology]] is cutting down the [[Christian]] [[revelation]] to suit one's own theory. According to M.A. Smith, Marcarion, whose heretic sect exhibited traits of [[Gnosticism]], was an early example of reductionist in this respect.<ref name="Smith">{{cite book
|title=From Christ to Constantine
|author=M.A.Smith
|publisher=Inter-Varsity Press
|location=London
|year=1971
|pages=48
|isbn=0-85110-570-X
|url=http://books.google.no/books?id=9coLOAAACAAJ&dq=0-85110-570-X&hl=en&sa=X&ei=1nKMUJWCPKPe4QS60oHAAQ&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAA
}}</ref>
== References ==
== References ==