there could be many scientific reasons but they keep changing their statements from time to time unfortunately.
2006-07-23 15:59:10 · 6 answers · asked by Joseph H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Western Science was created by Christians and Christianity (in large part).
From a Christian point of view, the moon does not change its shape.
The visible bright portion of the moon waxes and wanes because the "day/night" boundary on the moon changes its orientation towards earth as the moon orbits the earth.
Cordially,
John
2006-07-23 16:09:04 · answer #1 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you using the moon as a spiritual metaphor, or asking if religious people accept the plain science of the rotation/revolution of heavenly bodies?
From a creationists POV, the moon's phases were installed as a way to count days, weeks, months, and seasons.
Yes, we accept the plain science of planetary bodies and the movements thereof. It is simply part of good engineering design.
2006-07-23 23:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scientific reason is pretty clear, however, from a Jewish perspective the waxing and waning of the moon is compared to the Jewish people who "wax and wane" throughout history.
2006-07-23 23:02:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are very clear scientific reasons. it all has to do with position and shadow. I don't think those are ever disputed. I'm sure there are plenty of whacked out religious ideas for it though. Don't pollute you head with those though. Check out some astronomy websites.
2006-07-23 23:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by dino_ou812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God created the moon and stars for signs and wonders.
2006-07-23 23:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its really hot where the sun shines on it and God hath said if it is madeth ofeth cheeseth it shalleth melteth.
2006-07-23 23:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋