How Science Helps Strengthening Your Faith
Science and religion. Two different aspects in the world but somehow interconnect with each other. Some people may say that the two are all odds. However, some believe they are not. What is their ground in this belief? This blog will give you an in-depth discussion about it.
Science is defined as a knowledge system that has to do with the physical planet and its occurrences. Through experimentations, it is proven. On the other hand, religion is the connection of people towards that which they perceive and believe as holy, constant, divine, and sacred. Both may have their differences and disputes, but in reality, in certain viewpoints, they both accord with each other. The others actually support one another. In Greg Van Arsdale’s book, Beyond Mere Belief, you will find out that what you know is not all there is to know. This book is for those who want to go deeper in knowing the passages of the bible. Reading this will help your concerns and doubts. You will have a completely settled mind in these aspects.
The need for you to strengthen your faith is critical. Knowing God more will help you with this. Because once you know Him on another level and have this connection and bond with Him, you will have peace of mind. But how do you really know the Higher Being better? What tools are there for you to use? To answer that. There are many levels to achieve this. The most important part is that you will be receptive to being all the things that revolve around it; Science is included.
How do you become open-minded about the other aspects of faith?
You should become open to other ideas because they will add more to your faith. Yes, it will surely test your beliefs. You have to stick to your principles, no matter what. Being open-minded does not have to mean that you will agree with every idea the other has. In faith, every person’s ideas, beliefs, and feelings in this world may differ from each other. When discussing these certain things, you need to fight the urge to react in anger. Peacefully say your rebuttal. think of it as a moment to learn more things about the other part.
How will you strengthen your faith using Science?
There have been many scientists who have been brought closer to God because of studying Science. Robert Boyle, one of the greatest scientists in his era, and discovered the Boyle law. He is a great example of an outstanding example of a Christian scientist. He has said that a deeper understanding of science was a higher glorification of God. He had a deep love for the scriptures. It has led him to write several books concerning and relating to scientific and religious knowledge.
Another example is Antoine Lavoisier. Greatest names in chemistry. He revolutionized the branch of Science. he is considered the father of modern chemistry. The man himself is a great believer of the Holy Scriptures.
Christianity and science are closely interconnected with each other. Yes, it may have been one of the topics that have gathered the attention of many, becoming one of the most debated subjects in the whole world. This is because both have been making sense. Both have given the people knowledge and wisdom of how the world really works.
To wrap it up, Science and religion may have their disagreements, but it cannot be denied that both can cool their flames and be in accord with one another in certain viewpoints. As long as you will be receptive to both viewpoints and really try to look at them differently and more deeply, you will find that they go along with each other. Hopefully, you have gathered some important points with this blog. If you want to know more about this subject, you should check out Greg Van Arsdale’s literary work, Beyond Mere Belief. The purpose of this book is to help you improve your faith. It will give you knowledge of who people are, where they came from.