Faith AND Science

[OneLight]

I ask that this thread be kept to a civil discussion where neither Faith or Science is put down. As Dave mentioned in another thread, if you can not be civil and feel like placing labels, step back and refrain from posting until a more mature attempt to word your feelings and beliefs can be made.

Throughout the discussions being made about science and faith, I have read more then once that Christians and scientist are at odds. I would like to discuss this. I see science as a tool to view the wonderful creations of God. Science has developed to such a degree that we can now measure time in nanoseconds or smaller, see "light years" away and view things that are so small it boggles the imagination. So, why is it that one has to decide between the two?

As I see it, science, like any other tool, can be used for good or for bad. I do not see where science has to come against God or that God ever came against science. I do, however, see how some do take science to try to deny God and that God does come against some uses of science. Let me explain. Making a weapon that will destroy life would be something that God would not be in favor of, yet He would be delighted in the fact that we can view His creation is both outward reaches of space and inward parts of creation.

What part of science can both stand on in agreement? In a civil manner, can we discuss why the two can not mix?

[nebula]

I have no problem with the two.

[CSLewis]

I have no problem with the two.

Definately no problem - just don't make your faith science or your science faith.

[nebula]

I have no problem with the two.

Definately no problem - just don't make your faith science or your science faith.

You don't know me very well, do you?

[rpfan76]

I always felt that science goes along with the Bible when science isn't corrupted.

[OneLight]

I always felt that science goes along with the Bible when science isn't corrupted.

Even though I understand what you are trying to say, keep in mind that those who have no faith may not be corrupting science, but are great scientist in their fields. What I am trying to do in the thread is discuss what we have in common and not what we disagree on. There are a lot of threads that are dedicated to the differences.

[MorningGlory]

I always felt that science goes along with the Bible when science isn't corrupted.

Even though I understand what you are trying to say, keep in mind that those who have no faith may not be corrupting science, but are great scientist in their fields. What I am trying to do in the thread is discuss what we have in common and not what we disagree on. There are a lot of threads that are dedicated to the differences.

Science is often used to try to disprove God but that has never worked and never will....science exists because of God, as a way to understand His awesome Creation. I personally don't think faith and science are mutually exclusive.

[OneLight]

I always felt that science goes along with the Bible when science isn't corrupted.

Even though I understand what you are trying to say, keep in mind that those who have no faith may not be corrupting science, but are great scientist in their fields. What I am trying to do in the thread is discuss what we have in common and not what we disagree on. There are a lot of threads that are dedicated to the differences.

Science is often used to try to disprove God but that has never worked and never will....science exists because of God, as a way to understand His awesome Creation. I personally don't think faith and science are mutually exclusive.

Why do you say this? I am sure that not all what scientist believe can be mutually exclusive with faith, but some can. Look at the heavens. Through science we can see the beauty of His creation. Through science we can see some of the mysteries of our body. Not all of science is against God.

[rpfan76]

I think science can be used to prove things and events in the Bible but I'm not sure science and faith are compatable. Faith is a belief in things that can't be proven. For example the Resurrection can't be proven but we know it's true because of our faith. Science will never agree with this because it can't be proven. That's not to say all science is against faith but the science that fights our faith is corrupt.

Edited October 31, 2009 by rpfan76

[rpfan76]

Wrong. If science contradicts the Faith the science is wrong. Persons without Faith can't understand this because faith based belief's can't be proven. That's not to say you can't have faith in the wrong things, but when your faith is rooted in the Word of God, you are in the right.