2007-02-12 06:34:48 · 20 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
what is it?
2007-02-12 06:35:35 · update #1
Philosophical, historical, and archealogical evidence count as evidence, but that is just not what I'm asking.
If scientific proof is impossible, why do people introduce science into theological conversations?
2007-02-12 06:44:36 · update #2
to specify, evidence that the Bible is accurate.
2007-02-12 06:45:34 · update #3
No. It is impossible in principle: Christianity involves supernatural phenomena, which science cannot address.
2007-02-12 06:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To rephrase your question: Is there scientific evidence that the Bible is accurate?
And to make sure I know what you mean by scientific evidence, I will say that scientific evidence is testable, repeatable, results of experiments-- aka, the scientific method, which I believe is taught in 5th grade and therefore I will not list the details here :)
So... I am trying to think of a way to test the accuracy of the Bible scientifically. And since the Bible is a book of history, literature, and philosophy, there is no way I know of to scientifically prove ideas in those topics, except perhaps in psychology, which I am not familiar with. You'll want to speak with someone from the philosophy department of a Christian university, perhaps; she/he would have some useful information.
On the topic of history, there is absolutely NO WAY to test historical facts using the scientific method. We can only gather evidence.
And on the topic of literature, again, the scientific method is irrelevant. Literature is to be interpreted based on an infinite number of "readings" or perspectives, and the same is true of the Bible.
So basically, there is no way to use the scientific method to test the accuracy of the Bible because the scientific method is only useful when an event is repeatable and testable. I'm not sure I would go so far as to say religion or truth is relative, but it is personal, and science doesn't concern itself with those things, and that limitation is one that should not be stretched. The scientific method is not the be-all-end-all way to prove something. I think psychology may be best equipped to answer your question; you'll want to redefine your question on the topic of psychology if you want to know more about that.
If I'm completely off and your question was in reference to Creation vs Evolution, well, I'm not sure the Bible was intended to teach science. In fact, I can think of a great many more things God would be concerned with than teaching us science. And if you think about the historical figures who have developed the major ideas and foundational principles of science, you'll see that all those men and women loved science and studied it because they had a gift of science and intelligence. What better way for God to teach us science than to give us the capacity to understand the universe and be amazed by His creation?
Similarly, people use science and religion in the same discussion because there is no reason *not* to. If you are religious, you believe God has given people the gift of scientific reasoning, and to some, that is a useful way to describe their belief in God. If you are not religious, science may be a way to describe your non-faith. As an example, Albert Einstein often talked about faith and science and how they complement each other. Science asks what and how while religion asks why...
Religion and science do not contradict each other and they do not prove or disprove eachother; they are different ways of learning about at the universe.
2007-02-12 07:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by Emily D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am an agnostic but I also have a degree in physics and I am tired of the old, we won't believe it unless we can prove it rubbish.
If you are saying I won't believe something unless I can scientifically prove it you are displaying a complete lack of understanding of what science is. In theoretical physics we cannot prove anything, we can only disprove. We cannot prove the big bang, do you believe in that?
The current popular theory is the universe exists on a membrane, of some size and shape, that is not agreed on. However, with current technology we cannot prove that membranes exist. So, to you they do not exist as we cannot prove them. If the membrane does not exist, the universe does not. The corollary of this is you do not exist. Congratulations, you have just proved that you do not exist.
As an added proof. I cannot prove you exist, therefore you do not. So, we have two separate proofs using your scientific criteria that you do not exist. So, when are you going to stop existing?
2007-02-12 06:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth Howard 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, If you are meaning the birth of Jesus which is Christianity. You could find evidence Thur discovery channel, email them and ask them to send you a catalog so that you may request there material. Good Luck
2007-02-12 07:10:08 · answer #4 · answered by Lil bit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
The scientific evidence for Christianity comes from the field of science known as psychology.
It is known in psychology that humans like to make up fairy tales.
Sometimes for fun and sometimes to try to explain why things happen that they can't understand.
2007-02-12 06:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Christians exist by most tests. There's your scientific evidence that Christianity exists.
2007-02-12 06:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by novangelis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
properly i understand there's a God and that i'm a Christian.end regardless of you're doing and look out the window or if plausible bypass out aspect and go searching,is it no longer beautiful,no matter if solar,snow rain sleet or hail,God made all of it.God made us sinless and it is our decision to stay that way.We did not get the following through the tremendous Bang Therory!!!
2016-12-04 02:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does the evidence have to be scientific? Why can't it be historical, archaeological, and legally sufficient evidence?
I swear, science has become the new religion. People think if it can't be proven scientifically, it can't be proven. (But then, love would have to be a fairy tale, since it can't be scientifically proven, either.)
2007-02-12 06:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Faith means belief without proof, questions or demonstrations.
It is the opposite of science.
2007-02-12 06:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless of the answer, they would say one of 2 things:
if it supported Christianity: Amen to the power of science and god
if it denounced Christianity: it is a work of the devil
how can you compete with that coin toss?
2007-02-12 06:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋