Are any Christians here advanced mathematicians?

Question

If so, I'm curious as to how you reconcile the two.

In Real Analysis, you're required to prove the Real number set, addition, etc, before you're allowed to use them in arguments down the road.

Why shouldn't you be required to prove the existence of a personal God that you can't see, before you are allowed to use him in arguments down the road?

I'm specifically asking this question of Christians who have taken some advanced mathematics. - Thanks.

While I don't recall asking the advice of children who likely haven't taken past the basic calc series; I agree with you nutballs!

God ISN'T a mathematical equation! Mathematical equations are actually USEFUL; to people in engineering, economics, statistics, finance, etc.

To the Einstein comment:

"It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated. I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly." - Einstein, 1954

Answer 1

In "1984" Orwell coined the phrase "doublethink" meaning to believe 2 contradictory things simultaneously. In the book it is considered one of the highest forms of self control, to be much admired Examples include believing (for purposes of designing a building perhaps) that 2 plus 2 equals 4 while at the same time believing (perhaps for purposes of interpreting economic news from the government) that 2 plus 2 equals 5.

That might seem ridiculous but the concept of reconciling science and religion certainly looks like "doublethink" to me.

Or maybe Michael, who thinks God is some sort of supernatural slot machine, is right!

Or maybe frankyglitz has it. Maybe truth can be established by polling people, regardless of the evidence they present or their personal qualifications. Maybe if enough people "testify" that 2 + 2 = 5 we should accept that on faith and respect their opinion. I mean it would be rude of us to point out that they are speaking total nonsense, even if they are going around teaching other people that and it might lead to poor decision making that could cause serious damage to real people.

Or maybe all statements are equally true and should all be treated as such. Like if someone says human beings have more DNA in common with pigs than with Chimpanzees we should should just accept that as truth. I mean just because evolutionary biologists have taken painstaking effort to document the tree of life doesn't prove that when some religious quack pulls something like that out of their a-s-s that it should be given any less consideration than a carefully constructed scientific study of the subject. That would be so "elitist" not to give every idea, regardless of the complete lack of evidence, equal ranking with every other idea.

Answer 2

Right after you explain to me why you think you came from monkeys.
We share more DNA with pigs.
Christians have proof,wish we could share this knowledge with you.
Most people don't get it.Only a chosen few.We are a called people .A set aside people that God has placed his Holy Ghost into.But God has said who so ever will,come.
It is not the Christians fault you will not come.
One Day soon you will stand before God,
you will bow and call Jesus Lord.<><

Answer 3

Even Einstein believed in God. Sir Isaac Newton (coined law of gravity & discovered the Bible codes. Don't be so puffed up. You have the countless testimonies of many Christians who verify God exists in their lives. I challenge you to pray to Jesus Christ, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Ask Him to show you the truth.

You know evolution is statistically impossible.

Answer 4

My dad had a double major in math and physics, plus some grad work. He was a Christian, but in regard to God, he was agnostic. In truth, I don't think he believed a word of it.

My best friend is the same way. He's an atheist Catholic.

Answer 5

Because God is not a mathematical equation, Hon. If He doesn't "add up" to YOU, I'm sorry; but leave us alone. We have nothing to prove to you. Our faith is what it is, and it is very TANGIBLE once you stop trying to FIT God into your little BOX.

Try thinking OUTSIDE the box for a change!

Answer 6

The same way you can prove the existence of electrons without being able to see them. After you split an atom you can see their paths... but not the electrons themselves.

Answer 7

Give me a couple years I will be in AP Calculus next year I'm only a junior.

Answer 8

I failed Algebra.
Aced Geometry
Failed 8th Grade Science
High School GPA: 2.68
College GPA: 3.76

Still suck at math, except Geometry, and only then because it is visual, I can see it in my mind.

Answer 9

>>Are any Christians here advanced mathematicians?<<

I'm not, but one of my high school classmates was a devout Christian who went on to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Answer 10

It was actually my involvement in mathmatics that resulted in my atheism. And it didn't even take an advanced degree. By the fifth grade I was smart enough to realize that 2+2 didn't equal eternity.