2007-01-17 06:16:43 · 31 answers · asked by SATAN 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Can science and faith live together and get along? Absolutely! In fact not only do they get along but I think they are intertwined. Not only does science allow for faith but it proves all that we believe in. Christianity is not a brainwashing religion, it does not empty your head of logical things to fill it full of unicorns, big foot, and aliens. I admit though there are some Christians that do accept whatever they are told blindly, both good and bad, but so do those that believe only in science (hence unicorns, big foot and aliens...) So the question now is: just how does science mix with faith.
First, science proves that what we believe is not just fairy tales or legends but actual events that happened at some point in time. Archaeological and anthropological discoveries are made practically everyday that back up the events, place, and people that the Bible presents to us. Never has an archaeological discovery disproved the Bible. Scientists that study ancient texts show that the Bible is a reliable document with more copies with fewer errors than other widely accepted factual historical documents. Secondly, science is a part of our world. It is in everything and makes up everything. Science is a part of creation and what God uses to physically hold creation together. A Christian cannot dismiss science as not useful because it makes up everything that is visible. Without science the believer could not believe because there would not be any evidence or anyway to convey (i.e. by writing, by nature, by speaking) that which we believe. Lastly, faith is apart of everything just as science is, even for the non-believer. We all have faith that the sun will rise tomorrow, that the theories we believe in our true, and that whatever religion we believe in is true. Faith is a part of human nature
2007-01-17 06:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To say that all Christians are opposed to science is like saying all Muslims are terrorist. It's a broad generalization that is not true. There are many divisions of Christianity, with radically different views on science and its role in religion. Many Christians do go to the doctor, but others do not. Some believe the earth is 4000 years old, but many do not. Science is not something to be opposed to -- it's a methodology for discovering the truth. The "truth" that is found is sometimes distorted by personal biases, including religion.
2007-01-17 06:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tiramysu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think most Christians are opposed to science. I think many think that science is very important and that advancements in science are oftentimes due to inspiration from God. I think God is the Master Scientist, who understands all the workings of the universe and whose actions are in line with science and the rules thereof. There is no reason why a Christian should oppose science.
2007-01-17 07:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't our world view just a tad bit narrow?
Christianity is not opposed to science. Your assumption is based on the past actions of a vary small group of Christians who claim themselves as "Christian Scientists" however odd their actions may be to their claimed name.
Christians in general follow and participate in science as fully as any other group. In some cases more fully. Just because one does not subscribe to a certain theory or hypothesis yet unproven does not mean one is opposed to the pursuit of learning. If it did it would make atheist as apposed to science and you claim Christians are.
Not a very progressive Atheist are we?
2007-01-17 06:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by MtnManInMT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians aren't opposed to science.
2007-01-17 06:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not...I LOVE and am a great believer in science...including evolution...but I only go to a doctor when I'm dying and that's because my wife makes me go. It's the economics factor...not the scientific factor that bugs me.
How can somebody "oppose" science? After all, science is just another one of God's creations.
Enrico Fermi (who virtually discovered atomic power) was a devout Catholic.
2007-01-17 06:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are opposed to it... but most have enough common sense to know that if they have a broken leg, God says to get your dumb butt to a doctor before it resets wrong or gets infected and you end up loosing the leg all together.
My question is, why don't Christians realize that religion and science cross paths so many times its not even funny?
2007-01-17 06:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by purebloodedheinz57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some don't; consider the Christian Scientists. But your question actually goes deeper: there is a logical disconnect between what people do in the real world, and what they do about religion. I endeavor to get people to apply reasoning about evidence to all their actions, so far with negligible success.
Postscript: I need to comment on some previous responses. Many earlier scientists publicly professed religious beliefs; in many cases, it would have endangered life and limb to have not done so. (Look up Giordano Bruno.) And the theory of evolution is now a proven fact (details on request).
2007-01-17 06:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not opposed to science, just the conclusion of the theory of evolution.
2007-01-17 06:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The premise of your question - assuming that Christians are opposed to science - is false.
Next question.
2007-01-17 06:52:11 · answer #10 · answered by Jack M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋