science seeks to explain, in logical terms, how things works and function on earth with ONLY the laws of science and observable evidence as the one state of truth? Wouldn't bringing god into science not explain in realistic terms the phenomenon of how our earth, universe, and its coponents work?
2007-03-10 14:36:24 · 12 answers · asked by tsavo 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are absolutely right. Science, by definition, is the study of the natural universe in natural terms. Anything supernatural lies totally outside the purview of science. Obviously that would include, first and foremost, God. This doesn't mean a scientist cannot believe in God. A majority of scientists do, just like a majority of people in most professions. However, when a scientist mentions the idea of God, he/she has stepped outside the realm of science, and is simply speaking as a believer, which he/she has every right to do. What a scientist cannot validly do is try to explain the workings of the world in theological terms, AND try to claim that this is science.
The best written explanation of the relationship between science and faith in God is "Finding Darwin's God" by Kenneth R. Miller.
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2007-03-10 14:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no impracticality in God. The Natural Laws of science are His... The Bible has Scientific fact in it that has been proven by renowned Scientists that questioned the theories found in scripture. The Book of Job for instance contains the theory of light and sound, Leviticus the Laws of Quarantine etc...
There are several Books that maybe of interest to You:
Not By Chance by Dr Lee Spetner
Science and Creation by Dr. Donald L. Chittick
Hidden Wealth by Ray Comfort
The Biblical Basis For Modern Science by Morris..
2007-03-10 23:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to watch "What The Bleep Do We Know?"
Scientists who know what they are talking about know the difference between theories and so-called reality, which is not as real as people think - and they admit that reality is relative, and there is a lot that cannot be explained by science. Like atomic and molecular science.
Science is NOT definitive and neither is God theory. But there are interesting places where they overlap.
2007-03-10 22:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does explain in realistic terms. Pick up an A Beka science book. It not only logically explains EVERYTHING, but it also shows the holes in evolutionist theories AND proves all the Biblical theories, using little Scripture references, not that they aren't important, because they are, but because when I am trying to prove the Bible is true to someone, many times they will accept that the Bible is true once they have proof from a outside source. It is a sad, sad story. But it is true.
2007-03-10 22:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by JesusLovesMe! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, God is the originator of all things scientific. The very complexity and beauty of this universe speaks volumes of God's handiwork. You cannot prove the existence of God scientifically, because sciece depends for proof on repeatable experiments, and you cannot put God into a repeatable experiment. By the same token, you cannot prove the existence of your great-grandfather scientifically. But that does not make them untrue!
2007-03-10 22:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by Gee Wye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is our problem, people today think that science and religion should not go together:
Well im sorry but you're already doing it, whether you like it our not evolution, big bang are religious assumptions masquerading as science.
People need to grow up, and stop thinking that they can do it themselves, whenever men tries to take charge it is in total destruction.
2007-03-10 22:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Creationist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So are you saying that the universe works on two different sets of rules, one as you put it, logical and observable based on evidence, and one metaphysical, based on faith?
Hmmmm.... I don't think the universe works concurrently on two totally different sets of rules... It just wouldn't make any sense.
2007-03-10 22:41:48 · answer #7 · answered by irishcharmer84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think God is logical. For instance, I don't understand the big controversy between evolution and creationism since regardless of the one that occurred, God created either one.
2007-03-10 22:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is a being/thought/endless source of divine love. Science is a tool of routine and thought/mental exploration. However you combine them is your choice. just dont hurt yourself. so many terrible books out there
2007-03-10 22:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by isavedlatin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Belief in God takes faith, which is something you use when logic isn't available. Science's purpose is to discover truth through open minded thinking and exploration, religion is to cover it over and force people to think dogmatically.
Religion and Science don't mix, they are both opposed to each other.
2007-03-10 22:40:32 · answer #10 · answered by Oshihana 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋