The microbiology teacher I had in college is Catholic and she told us that her love for science never affected her love for God. Do you feel that once you started an in depth study of science it began to shake your faith?
2006-07-14 05:56:13 · 4 answers · asked by Microbiology.girl 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
To tell you the truth, when I was studying Biology, I kinda question my religion and my faith. But it was in a good way. I believe in God since childhood, and studying Biology gave me the opportunity to question my believes. But you know what, when I was studying and doing research, I believe more and more in God. Many data in the Bible is scientifically proved and my faith incremented over the years. Right now, I'm studying medicine, and I'm amazed about human perfection. Its a miracle how humans are born in perfect condition. If you study embryology you can understand why. Only one damaged gene, and you can have serious deformities or condition when the fetus is growing up. And if you study Microbiology and Immunology, you will be amazed how our bodies adapt to new pathogens. If you study Anatomy you can see, how every structure in our bodies is build with a purpose. So, over the years, my faith in God has incremented.
2006-07-14 07:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Alondra 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily. Consider where we as a species are on a technological scale with regards to the Universe. A class 3 civilization would be able to manipulate black holes, quasars and even galaxies themselves. A class 2 civilization would be able to manipulate the sun in their own solar system. A class 1 civilization would be able to manipulate the weather on their own planet. We are a class 0 civilization, as we are incapable of any of these tasks.
That being said, who can say for certain whether their is or is not a higher power in the Universe? Either you believe there is a God or you don't believe there is a God, both of which require faith. As of now, we don't have the means to prove one way or the other, or even to theorize with mathematics if the existence of such a being is possible.
2006-07-14 13:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Shadar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I always see them as two totally different entities. When I try to combine them, I come up with thoughts like maybe God created the process of evolution. I am Catholic, but don't follow all of their beliefs. Science has taught me to look at the facts and I have questioned the existence of God. Even though there is not hard evidence, I still pray and go to church occassionally.
2006-07-14 15:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I became a christian three quarters of the way through a biology major science degree ... so the answer is no. I have had some interesting internal dialogs but my faith has not been shaken
2006-07-14 18:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by myrtguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋