how many engineers and/or scientists here believe in god?

Question

i would submit that most rational thinking people reject the idea of god.

Answer 1

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No, too many "Intelligent" people rationalize 'God' into something that works for them.
Remember; there's a lot of fear associated with belief. Even rational people succumb to the, "oh so tempting" idea that they are special, that their existence has a purpose beyond the day-to-day trappings of life. That Death is not the end.

It's something we have to work to get rid of. Only then can we deal with the ignorant multitude.

Add... Speaking of ignorant; PANDA BEAR is possibly the most deluded human I've ever read the rants of, and I've read the works of the clinically INSANE.

Answer 2

Physicist, Engineer and atheist all rolled up into one package.

The real question is, how many people out there can go through their day-to-day lives without telling anyone whether or not they believe in God? I think that the frequency and severity of religious conflicts on all scales would seriously diminish if people could just believe what they believe and let everybody else do the same. Of course, this won't happen, because everybody feels that they need to "enlighten" everyone else (not just the religious folks, atheists do this too).

By the way, does Mr. jayteaches, "I am a teacher and have a First Class Honours Degree, as well as a Diploma ( a third of an MA) and I am a Christian and be live in God" believe in spelling? No one is impressed by your third of a MA. Further, the question is "How many ENGINEERS and/or SCIENTISTS here believe in god?" not "How many people out there want an opportunity to remind us of how holy they are?"

Answer 3

Well I am a teacher and have a First Class Honours Degree, as well as a Diploma ( a third of an MA) and I am a Christian and be live in God.


C.S. Lewis was a professor, as well as an author and definitely a rational thinker, and his intellect did not stop him from being a Christian, believing in God and being a Christian apologetic writer.

I do not agree that most rationals people reject the idea of God - there is a lot of evidence against this argument.

I hope this helps and God Bless you:>)

Answer 4

I believe that there is no need for God to exist but certainly cannot disprove his existence. While there may be a God, the probability that anyone has guessed him right is far smaler than for instance, winning the powerball with only one ticket. All religions contain absurdities that scream of human creation. We create God in our own image, we were not created in his.

I am an agnostic Mechanical Engineer.

That aside I've seen polls that showed scientists in different fields and their probability of believing in God. Not surprisingly, biologists and physiologists were the least likely to believe. They see how life works and do not need the simple answer "God did it" to answer their questions. Based on those polls about 30% of all scientists believe in God. Based on my experience, about half of engineers do.

Answer 5

Being and engineer or science is in no way a measure for intelligence or reasoning ability. If you think about it, why would they any more than anyone else who got an advanced education somewhere? Besides being a believer, I would be miffed by this question simply because it's insulting to all of us with more than enough brain who simply aren't coming out of those fields of study.

I would expect that there would be a few less scientists out there that are believers in God percentagewise than from other fields simply because the option for those people who do not put faith in God is to put faith in scientific advancements and understanding. It's not too shocking, really.

Answer 6

I'm a scientist (Neuroscience). I do believe in some sort of God, but none of the religions have it right, except maybe Buddhism. I don't believe in heaven or hell. I don't believe God punishes or rewards people. I do believe that there are higher powers in the universe working in our lives and forces we don't understand about our own spiritual power and that our existence on earth is a special plan. I wouldn't be surprised if this God is within all of us and is under our own power.

Einstein believed in God; he espoused "Cosmic Religion" (as opposed to religion with pastors and priests).

Answer 7

im studyin to be an engineer...does that count?? well anyway, i do believe in god but i dont believe in any "religions" as such, i have my own idea about god. ive thought about it rationally and i know there might not be a god, but i likew the idea of it and i do actually believe there is one. i try to respect other people's views as well as everyone is different so different thing work for them (even if theyre not necessarily true - its still good to think about things)

Answer 8

just because someone is an engineer or a scientist doesn't mean that they are rational or intelligent....it just means they took the time to get the degree...i know a lot of engineers and scientists that are the biggest morons Ive ever met...and my uncle is the smartest person Ive ever met and he doesn't even have a college degree...

Answer 9

I am a retired Electrical Engineer and it is my education that caused me to believe in GOD as much as anything else. Pseudo intellectuals have tried to argue with me before and they can't keep up. You might also have a chat with Dr. Gary Schwartz, University of Arizona in Phoenix. His research has proved an after life and NO ONE has found flaws in his research that stood up to panel inquiry. He wrote a book designed for lay people titled "The afterlife experiments". I have found quite the opposite of your allegations. I have found that the higher the education and I.Q. the more likely they were to believe in a supreme force by it's various names. To name a few, Dr. Albert Einstein, Dr. Livingston, Dr. Schweitzer, most of the astronauts. Notice their titles. Not one of them known as bubba.
Vaya con DIOS

Answer 10

Approximately two thirds (2/3) of all scientists say they believe in God. But it differs by the type of research they do. Biologists, for instance, whose interest in the mechanical side of life would naturally prejudice them towards disbelief, have the lowest belief levels (around 58%).

See http://www.livescience.com/othernews/050811_scientists_god.html