The very title of this post illustrates a problem that has existed for millennia. I can understand why atheists would be able to examine their field under the assumption that all existence can be measured scientifically, writing off the inexplicable simply because we do not yet possess the technology necessary to analyze such mysteries. What I don’t understand is how the “religious” can stand on the other side of this self-created chasm and argue against scientific facts because of fallacious understandings of Biblical texts. In other words, if the Bible is true, it has to exist in consistency with the scientific principles of the world that God created. There can be mysteries and miracles, but to decry scientific evidence as wrong simply because it appears to be in contradiction with the Bible is a fallacy that has made Christians look stupid for the last several hundred years.
For example, scientific evidence seems to indicate that the universe is billions of years old. Yet the Biblical account has it well under 10,000 years old. How do we as Christians justify these seemingly contradictory accounts without plugging our ears and looking foolish? To this end, the Creation Museum located in Petersburg, KY, does an excellent job of explaining how scientific evidence not only DOESN’T contradict the Bible, but actually supports it. Diving further into this topic is beyond both the scope of this blog as well as my field of expertise, but I would strongly encourage anyone who questions the seeming contradictions between science and religion to plan a trip to the Creation Museum.
For example, scientific evidence seems to indicate that the universe is billions of years old. Yet the Biblical account has it well under 10,000 years old. How do we as Christians justify these seemingly contradictory accounts without plugging our ears and looking foolish? To this end, the Creation Museum located in Petersburg, KY, does an excellent job of explaining how scientific evidence not only DOESN’T contradict the Bible, but actually supports it. Diving further into this topic is beyond both the scope of this blog as well as my field of expertise, but I would strongly encourage anyone who questions the seeming contradictions between science and religion to plan a trip to the Creation Museum.