Science vs. Religion (an observation)

[aluvk4evr]

It may seem like another controversial and confrontational post, but it's honestly just thoughts running through my head. It might be a little erratic and redundant, but I only ask that you give my journal a chance. I really put my heart into it and would hope someone will read it in its entirety.

I believe God created science. He created the very microscopic universe that make up our everyday lives. Those minute details that we just chalk up to plain old science and chance. I believe that he allowed us to discover those atoms and cells so that we could further marvel at his divinity and complexity. So that, yea, we could question his existence but with the hopes of ultimately giving him the credit in the end. I remember as a teen I had this magazine that showcased how two cells come together to create a human being. I was in awe that science had been able to reveal the "truth" of human creation. But in many ways I was in awe of God, how he could break down life into something more simple, yet so complex. Before science, we just saw the world for what it was. We had our theories, but it was mostly a superficial view of how things functioned. It was a, "I don't care how it works, long as it works" mentality. We saw the blue sky just for being blue. Now there is an excuse, a reason, an explanation for everything. I don't mind knowing that the sky is blue because of molecules. But I also don't mind seeing life without all the mathematical equations and formulas. 

And then there's the endless questions. With believing in God or science comes the infinite questions that may or may not ever be answered. I used to sit and wonder, "who created god?" and then, "who created the thing that created god?" But when I tried to turn to science, it brought unanswerable inquiries as well. Who or what created the universe? And then, who created the thing that created the universe? Sounds like the great chicken and egg conundrum. When I chose to believe in God, in conjunction with Jesus, I also chose to believe in science. I accepted that I will not get all the answers from either and that's okay. I believe my life can't have either or. God is science in my world, and vice verse. I believe that science will not answer any more questions than God allows us to understand. But I see God in the molecules, the atoms, the cells, the viruses, the bacteria, the living and the dead. I see his work in the tiny fetus growing within me. I believe we evolved from apes, and that at one point during our evolution we found the ability to comprehend a higher power. I chose to believe that there is more to my life than just mere existence and survival. That maybe, just maybe I might get into heaven. It's such a great incentive, but I don't think I'm doing too well a job in securing my place there.

Also, I can't explain what makes my God different or better or whatever than someone else's god. It's probably the same reason why we have different languages even though we are all human. But it's what is in my heart. He's always been apart of me, sitting at my door even after rejecting him over and over again.

Although I write this journal merely to express myself, I truly hope that somehow this bridges the often segregated views of science and religion. For the people who believe you can only have faith in one or the other.

[vintagechicken]

Apr. 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM

You don't have to do anything to secure a place in heaven.  God came to save the world and he did not fail.   Love your post!

 

[WindyTheWidow]

Apr. 15, 2009 at 10:28 PM

Great post! I agree with most of it, but while I believe in evolution, I don't believe that we evolved from apes.  And just so you know, your belief in Jesus and his death and subsequent resurrection is why I will meet you in Heaven, not anything you've done or could do. Isn't that beautiful? Thanks for sticking your neck out and going forward with a post that is sure to cause quite a ruckus. :)

[science_spot]

Apr. 17, 2009 at 6:45 AM

Beautiful post!  Many people think because I am a scientist, I don't believe in God.  That is not true.  I have a similar thought process as yours in this post.  Our science is how we understand and describe the world around us, in details aquired through many generations.  God is above and beyond that, separate from my world of science, but yet deeply entwined in it from my personal view.

We do not need to prove ar disproves God's existance in order to understand science and use it to teach others about the world around us.

You might enjoy my group, The Science Spot - http://www.cafemom.com/group/thesciencespot