about life and our surroundings. Why do some Christians get so angry at the research scientists conduct. Our desire to want to understand the way our bodies work has lead to many discoveries and cures that prolong our lifespan. Shpuldn't we all be more open to the possibilities of what science may have to offer even if it means we may find out something that may be viewed as disturbing? Shouldn't we want to know everything we can about the world around us?
2007-11-29 06:50:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
ooopsie! sorry for the typos!
2007-11-29 06:54:30 · update #1
yes, we shouldn't never stop seeking to understand more
2007-11-29 06:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
In general, research is a good thing. How research is done is the only thing that can be in question - Hitler's scientists tried to find out alot about how the human body works, and limitations on pain thresholds, how much blood loss is fatal, can the human being live without skin, etc. Most of the world, not just Christians got angry about his research even though it could have lead to many discoveries about how our bodies work, cures and prolonging lifespans........ The problem is not, as you put it "even if it means we might find out something that may be viewed as disturbing". The problem is in the methods used to learn these things. "Where the line gets drawn" is all important, and different people will feel that it lies in different places. Though we can unanimously (probably) agree on this forum that the experiments done by Hitler's scientists crossed the line, he and his workers did not.
2007-11-29 07:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, some christians do get upset, but some don't, so why do you think the ones that do represent true christianity ? (If you do).
I have been a lover of science since childhood, and I've been a Catholic for over 30 years.
Science explicitly rejects final causes nowadays so it's hard for science and religion to come in conflict as far as explanaion of things goes. Christianity answers the 'Why' questions and science, the 'How' questions.
2007-11-29 07:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe any Christian would be angry at an honest question concerning their faith, but if you are referring to doctors learning about the world around us by engaging in partial birth abortions, or scientists learning about the world around us by experimenting on these murdered fetuses, then I could understand a Christian being offended by that.
But I think you need to be more specific in your question. Because although no one should be offended by an honest question, surely we should agree that there is certain conduct that is offensive to some people and certain conduct that should be offensive to most if not all people.
2007-11-29 06:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by Wayne G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe science is very valuable in giving us more understanding of our universe. Science plays a very valuable role. I wish religion was more like science, in the sense that it would be more open to, the best and newest in spiritual ideas and training techniques. I think both science and religion can be of equal importance, and can work together. Religion will never be a science, not everything in life can be measured or calibrated.
2007-11-29 07:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by astrogoodwin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that seperates man from animals is the ability to think. Animals and men are curious, but man is the only lifeform that can actually try to find the answer. Having faith in a higher spirit is wonderful, but getting in the way of learning is wrong. I only find fault with the religious extremists of any religion.
2007-11-29 06:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's look at the outer space that you don't see, the facts from the pictures we also belevie thoes eigher also. No one gets in trouble with discovery. Thus the world around us can do everyone more harm than good.
2007-11-29 07:01:25 · answer #7 · answered by HollyBerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is true in a way but there is no reason why we as Christians should get angry since we know better. the bible is the ultimate book of life and that is all we need-In my opinion.
2007-11-29 07:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by dmsemerald 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, asking questions can be a way to learn, but you must also objectively evaluated the answers.
2007-11-29 06:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The scientific method and objectivity are in opposition to faith. They can't handle the facts of reality and it frustrates them.
OMG, pangel. That quote is terrible.
2007-11-29 06:55:48 · answer #10 · answered by Arthur Googy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of anything that Christians have against scientific research, unles you're talking about murdering people in order to get their stem cells or something like that.
If that's the case, it's not research we're opposed to; it's murder.
2007-11-29 06:55:08 · answer #11 · answered by revulayshun 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋