what's the deal with catholics and science?

Question

why do they embrace science when they think it supports their worldview like say, the big bang theory, but denounce science when it proves their worldview wrong, like say, the theory of evolution? are they cherry picking science? are they hypocrites intent only on keeping their big lie intact?...hmmm...thoughts on this please...

Answer 1

I was raised catholic. Even though I've been an atheist for many years, I still flush with shame when I hear stories of Catholic missionaries who refuse, on doctrinal grounds, to provide condoms or birth control information to their African converts. How many AIDS deaths has this wrongheaded policy caused? how many children has it orphaned?

Galileo Galilei was an old man and a lifelong Catholic when the Inquisition forced him to his knees and made him say that he didn't see what he saw and shouldn't have written what he wrote; then they sentenced him to house arrest until his death. Even as a girl, I understood what this means: The Catholic Church claims to serve god while actually serving itself, using its power to control the ignorant masses and to punish anyone who discovers the truth.

I need no other reason to hate all religions, especially this one.

Answer 2

I think you can understand.
Lets take stem cells.
The rage against stem cells is not about all stem cell line but just 1.
That is destorying of embros. A line of stem cells that has provide 0 cures so far. Compared to the 72 cures from adult stem cells.
Yet it is hype as the religous people want all stem cell studies stop which is not true.
Another lie is they say their is only 1 source of fetal stem cells which is not true. Other sources include core blood and after births etc.

Evolution is a good subject it doesn't disprove G-d.
Yet who came unglued when a school district ask students to bring in their questions about evolution. The cry from so called people of science was you were teaching creationism.

Another example when 1 school put a sticker in the science book that said "The theory of evolution should be criticial review"
The claim was you are teaching creationism again.

So why are so called people of "science" afraid of questions or critical review.

It is the same irrational defense some people of religion have.

Answer 3

The Catholic Church does not denounce evolution. The Catholic Church accepts scientific evidence and the truth it reveals, in all matters. The Church does provide guidelines where necessary, for the proper and accurate application of the scientific facts. For example, in the case of evolution, the Church offers two guidelines: (1) The process of evolution did not develop by random atheistic chance, but like all natural processes was designed by and set in place by God; and (2) human beings cannot have come into existence by biological evolution alone, since a human being is a combination of a biological nature (which could have evolved) and a spiritual nature (which could not have come into existence through a biological process). Therefore the creation of humans was a direct act by God, who infused the immortal soul and moral capacity into the already created biological nature (just as the Bible says), regardless of whether or not God used the process of evolution to form the body of man from inanimate matter ("the dust of the earth" as the Bible describes it).
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Answer 4

Get educated before making these generalizations! For the record, Catholics do not have a problem with evolution and it was a Catholic priest who first proposed the idea of the Big Bang theory.

It would be pointless to go any further since you have clearly already made up your mind and closed it and are making generalizations without doing your research.

Answer 5

Where did you get your information? Catholics against evolution? Not likely.

We simply remember that it is still a theory and therefore cannot have the same force as a known fact, much less a truth of the caliber of Christ's salvific sacrifice.

Are you not aware that many of the world's eminent scientists, past and present are faithful Catholics?

Answer 6

I am Roman Catholic. I was not taught that evolution is wrong. Science and religion are two different things not two opposing things. I am not sure which sources your information is coming from but even if you don't like us i still hope your day goes well

Answer 7

I think you don't understand Catholics or science.
I am a Catholic and proud of it. The so-called "big bang" theory is just that: a theory, not science.
I believe God created everything in the Universe. How he did it does not matter to me.
Evolution is not science. It is a theory. I believe God created all living things. How he did it or does it does not matter to me.
I think anyone who calls me a hypocrit for having faith, is an uneducated, ignoramus.

Answer 8

I think that as in other religions, you would have to be an ignorant, close-minded fool, not to question . Catholics, like Buddhists, Muslims, Baptists, Lutherans, and the Rastsfarians, are born a "human" first, before they take up a religion. We all as humans have an inner battle going on. Deep down, every person on this planet KNOWS, we are all in this together ! (as human beings)

Answer 9

So you are saying that catholics are human?

We all support that which best supports our cherished version of the popular fantasy.

Do you assume that catholics should be so different from the rest of us.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 10

The Catholic position on Science and faith is not "cherry picking" as you put.

Scientific, medical, or psychological experiments on human individuals or groups can contribute to healing the sick and the advancement of public health.


2293
Basic scientific research, as well as applied research, is a significant expression of man's dominion over creation. Science and technology are precious resources when placed at the service of man and promote his integral development for the benefit of all. By themselves however they cannot disclose the meaning of existence and of human progress. Science and technology are ordered to man, from whom they take their origin and development; hence they find in the person and in his moral values both evidence of their purpose and awareness of their limits.


2294
It is an illusion to claim moral neutrality in scientific research and its applications. On the other hand, guiding principles cannot be inferred from simple technical efficiency, or from the usefulness accruing to some at the expense of others or, even worse, from prevailing ideologies. Science and technology by their very nature require unconditional respect for fundamental moral criteria. They must be at the service of the human person, of his inalienable rights, of his true and integral good, in conformity with the plan and the will of God.


2295
Research or experimentation on the human being cannot legitimate acts that are in themselves contrary to the dignity of persons and to the moral law. The subjects' potential consent does not justify such acts. Experimentation on human beings is not morally legitimate if it exposes the subject's life or physical and psychological integrity to disproportionate or avoidable risks. Experimentation on human beings does not conform to the dignity of the person if it takes place without the informed consent of the subject or those who legitimately speak for him.


2296
Organ transplants are in conformity with the moral law if the physical and psychological dangers and risks to the donor are proportionate to the good that is sought for the recipient. Organ donation after death is a noble and meritorous act and is to be encouraged as an expression of generous solidarity. It is not morally acceptable if the donor or his proxy has not given explicit consent. Moreover, it is not morally admissible directly to bring about the disabling mutilation or death of a human being, even in order to delay the death of other persons.

Peace!