OK I did not phrase the ? the right way. Is it possible to believe in god and AGREE with science?

Question

All the eveloution sceptics, birds came from reptiles. Did they not?

Answer 1

I believe In God the creator of heaven & earth. He created everything. Meaning there were no cosmic explosions. Divine order. God give Adam the job of naming ALL the animals.When Noah built the ark. God Instructed Noah to bring In all the animals as to perserve the species.Seven of each Clean animal,and 2 of each Unclean animal. But yes, science Is catching up with the word of God. You can't have science without the word of God.

Answer 2

I, for one, do think the two coincide. Remember, science is a process of obtaining truth. Being a process, it isn't perfect. Therefore, true religion and science will disagree on some things. However, each can lead to a better understanding of truth but religion must nussicarily overide scientific theory IF the religious beliefs are acurate (true) and fully understood.

For example, I do not accept the theory of evolution because of my religious convictions. It is a beautiful and extremely well defined theory but it seems to me to be similar to describing the motion of the stars through the idea that they rotate around the Earth. It works to explain what is going on and can be quite acurate at times. It is not the right idea, though. It will take an outside point of view to fully prove this is true. I don't know where it will come from but evolution will eventually be shown to be inaccurate.

That said, there are parts of it which are acurate. Species do evolve in minor ways (changing skin or hair color, for example). This is what I call "micro" evolution. I consider the idea that one genus can turn into another genus the faulty point of evolution. A thing like the human eye cannot logically or mathematically evolve from nothing no matter how much time is given. Random adapting attributes simply cannot lead to such a thing. The species would have no reason to "keep" the parts required to devolop previous to the fully functioning eyeball throughout the process of evolution.

Anywho...sorry about the long-windedness. Evolution is not a correct theory though it works very well. Ptolmey's cycles worked quite well until they were shown incorrect.

Science is my life, however. (...my life being based on Christ and His teachings.) One must put our Father in Heaven's perfect teachings above science simply because they are perfect. We cannot trust our own interpretations either, though. Simply studying the Bible will not reveal truth to someone just as is. A person must have our Heavenly Father inform them that what they understand is acurate and true. He does this through the Holy Ghost (see John 14:26). This is why there are so many churches. People rely on their own interpretations rather than God's. I am not perfect and certainly have misunderstandings but I am sure of myself because I seek the confirmation of The Holy Ghost.

Answer 3

Yes,it's not only possible but being quite compatible,is also desirable.Where scIence explores the outer universe ,spirituality (using a God concept,or by any other name, as the ultimate aim) explores the inner universe of a human being.With religions having been cast aside,all contradictions like evolution vs creation etc also vanish.The concept of science and spirituality working in unison would help humans in exploration of the outer and inner universes and find truths which compliment as well as supplement each other.This would in turn lead to the better harmony between the nature and a man,apart from a balanced development of both ie humans and the universe.I don't see any reason for a rational human being to disagree to this concept,as there are no contradictions of beliefs.Do you agree?

Answer 4

If we can use a dictionary definition of "science," it's: "knowledge, as of facts or principles; knowledge gained by systematic study"

If there are observable facts and/or verifiable documentation for "god," then belief should be compatible with science.

There is currently no single theory of "evolution," just as there is no single belief system for "god."

In high school biology, I learned of reasons why "spontaneous generation" is irrational. I was presented with "the" "theory" of evolution while being told it was a work in progress.

My own opinion at this point is that some form of evolution is believable but not proven. I don't know where the theories stand today and don't feel that understanding this possible aspect of origin is critical to my existence or happiness.

Neither do I feel that any particular "god" has proven its existence. Some deities have proven that, if they do exist, they are irrational, schizophrenic war mongers who have a lousy system of dictation, proof reading and fact-checking. For that reason, my inclination is not to believe in them.

Rejection of either set of explanations of existence does not, in my opinion, mean that the only alternative is the other. In other words, I think there are more than two possibilities.

Suzanne

Answer 5

First of all, it is very possible to believe in God, and have everything backed up by science.
BUT: do not put every scientist on a pedestal. Many of them make a living making there theories look right or prove their theories by bad or false science. They sell there thesis papers for money to live. But when you listen to evidence put together by Christian scientist (all of who are not necessarily honest either), you will see that science does indeed prove God and a master plan exists.

When a scientist says a rock is 100 million years old, why do you accept that? Why do you believe with out proof, only theory, that birds came from reptiles, or people from monkeys? That is sloppy and false science.

Answer 6

I'll leave it in the realm of possibility. It doesn't make sense to believe in a specific religion or deity without evidence, but the concept of god is a difficult one to define, and I have known people who don't let their spirituality get in the way of trying to understand reality (science). Ancient religions are probably incompatible with science today. But I'd be very open to some form of agnosticism, pantheism, or deism.

Answer 7

I believe in both.

I would just like to say that God is all loving and doesn't smite people. Humans are the ones the smite people. Humans are judgmental creatures who make decisions based on fear and incompetence. That is how religion is born and that gives others so called "rights" to evict anyone that they don't like out of the group.

God made scientists and gave us brains. God made us and we as a human race made hate and discrimination.

Answer 8

yes you can but you have to put the Bible in front of science. remember, what might be science today, may in fact be laughable ignorance in the near future.
BIBLE VS. SCIENCE - round 1
Bible:
1.The Bible has never been proven wrong.
2.The "contradictions" are in fact, not conradictions when you study the Bible a little more.
3. The Bible has many, many predictions that have come true.
Science:
1. Science has changed many, many, times. What were once thought to be scientific laws, turned out, in fact, to be idiotic theorys - spontaneous generation? the earth being flat? earth standing still whilst all planets and the sun revolve around it? that, and the theory of evolution has changed many, many, times since it was first introduced. for example, the current theory states that now we are "devolving".

but if you put the BIble first, ya you can believe in science.

Answer 9

I believe in God and agree with 99.9% of science. Just because I reject one theory does not mean I reject science. Honestly evolution is not even an extremely important theory. It is dealing with the past for the most part and how life developed. Scientifically speaking there are much more important theories and ideas.

Answer 10

Yes.

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