Looking at Creation from Different Perspectives
Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2011
by David Tanguay
“The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them.” Sir William Bragg
When we read from scripture, we may be enlightened with certain passages, however when we read from science literature we can see how science can explain or relate to many of the biblical teachings.
I am very skeptical of the bible as a source of truth for science can be more persuasive in letting us see things in a logical way.
The bible speaks of Adam and Eve eating from the forbidden tree. Well science tells us that man evolved from apes swinging from trees there may be a connection here.
Now don’t get me wrong I do believe in God and Jesus and I do believe God created the world and all of its creatures. What I do is ask the question “ how did he do it?” Science has many interesting theories about how the world all began. I do believe theology should work along side of science to establish the truth about creation.
We as human beings will never be content with one source of knowledge i.e., what is considered established truth. For we are by nature very inquisitive souls always searching beyond a dogmatic creed and asking many questions relating to our lives as the human species here on earth.
"Only barbarians are not curious about where they come from, how they came to be where they are, where they appear to be going, whether they wish to go there, and if so, why, and if not, why not." Isaiah Berlin
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)You and I have different thoughts about how we came to be, but there is little doubt that we both believe everybody has the right to determine these facts for themselves and the ultimate goal of any question is ultimately the truth. Nice article David.Please log in to respond to this comment.True David we all have different views on how we all as the human race came into existence. thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
"How did He do it" is indeed the question. Our human minds cannot begin to fathom God's depth, or understand His purpose. We sure can enjoy trying!!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Ken, where have you been?Please log in to respond to this comment.
Good question, which always seems to get the better of our intelligence and introspection. How did we ever come into being? :-) In Hinduism, as you would know the trinity is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There is a parable to this story. Each one of them asks the other, 'How did this creation start in the first place?" They pondered over it and could never arrive at an answer. This will always be a big "?" :-) But it is a deep question to introspect with.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting DM, yes the world is still full of mysteries.Please log in to respond to this comment.
I believe the same thing David. I'm sure much of the Biblical accounts are supposed to be metaphorical. It's a great idea to have science and theology work together.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Jennifer, yes science can be very interesting.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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