material_ class #4 - has science eliminated the need for god

7/31/2019 Material_ Class #4 - Has Science Eliminated the Need for God

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Has Science Eliminathe Need forGOD?

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ROMANS 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven againsand unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousn

that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for Gounto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation

clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,power and Godhead; so that they are w

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as Gthankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their f

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an imacorruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and cre

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lhearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 W

truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creaturCreator, who is blessed


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But God shows his anger from heavewicked people who suppress the truth b

They know the truth about Godbecause he has madeFor ever since the world was created, people have seen

Through everything God made, they can clearly see h

-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse foYes, they knew God,but they wouldn't worship him as God or eve

And they began to think up foolish ideasof wAs a result, their minds became

Claiming to be wise, they insteadAnd instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, th

made to look like mere people and birds and anSo God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things th

As a result, they did vile and degrading things with e

They traded the truth So they worshiped and served the things God crea

Creator himself, who is worthy


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Do Believers Need ToBe Rea

With Good Answers?- Its Biblically Commanded:1Pt3.15; apologia (18x); Jude 3; Phil

2 Cor 10:4,5; numerous Old and Ne

examples.

- Its Culturally Demanded:Todays culture is a secular, naturalistic, asociety, that demands good reasons for be

- Its Humanly Needed: It is a loving thing to share Truth with seekeras Jesus Himself showed us the G

..... especially in this crucial


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There are 5 reasons that Scie

has NOTeliminated the nee

for GOD:1. Scientific Founding Fathers - They were largely Christians

2. Scientism- It is a self-defeating idea.3. Simple Irrelevance- 95% of science has nothing to do with C4. Strong Support- 5% of relevant science strongly supports C

5. Single Perspective- There are many ways to learn Truth abo


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Many areas of modern science were founded and

by Christians and believers in God.

REASON #1

SCIENTIFIC FOUNDING FATHE


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Plato &Aristotle

Two of the most influential thinkersin all of human history,

and pioneers of ancient science,both believed strongly

in the existence of

GOD.

God is not the Author of all things, but of good only.

- Plato

Beauty is the gift from God.

- Aristotle


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Leonardo

Da VinciThis prolific artist, inventor, and

scientist mentioned in hisjournals

his personal belief inGOD.

Disgrace should be represented upside down,

because all her deeds are contrary to Godand tend to hell.

If the Lord, who is the light of all things

will enlighten me,

I will speak of Light....I obey Thee Lord, first for the

love I ought, in all reason to bear Thee; secondly for

that Thou canst shorten or prolong the lives of men.

- Leonardo Da Vinci


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Nicolaus

copernicus(1473-1543)This Prussian astronomer,

responsible for the discovery ofHeliocentricity,

was a devout follower ofChrist.

I am aware that a philosopher's ideas

are not subject to the judgment of ordinary persons,

because it is his endeavour to seek the truth

in all things,

to the extent permitted to human reason by God.

- Nicolaus Copernicus


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Galileo Galilei(1564-1642)

An Italian scientist and Christian,

Galileo is responsible for vastimprovements in the telescope,pioneering observational

astronomy,and is called by many

the father of science and

astronomy.

The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the

way the heavens go....I do not feel obliged to believe

that the same God who has endowed us with sense,

reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their

use...Mathematics is the language with which God

has written the universe.- Galileo


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Isaac Newton(1642-1727)

Perhaps the greatest scientist to ever live, besides being a

dedicated Christian,in his scientific work Newton describeduniversal gravitation andthe three laws of motion; heshowed that the motions Earth and ofcelestialbodies are

governed by the same set of natural laws; built the first

practicalreflecting telescope; developed a theory of color

based on the observation of aprism; he also formulated

an empirical law of cooling, studied the speed of sound. In

mathematics, Newton shares the creditforthe development

of differential and integral calculus.

Whence arises all that Order and Beauty

which we see in the World?

... does it not appear from phenomena that there is a

incorporeal, living, intelligent, omnipresent Being...?

- Isaac Newton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_universal_gravitationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton%27s_laws_of_motionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_mechanicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflecting_telescopehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_prism_(optics)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton%27s_law_of_coolinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_soundhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leibniz_and_Newton_calculus_controversyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_calculushttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinitesimal_calculushttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinitesimal_calculushttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_calculushttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leibniz_and_Newton_calculus_controversyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_soundhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton%27s_law_of_coolinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_prism_(optics)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflecting_telescopehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_mechanicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton%27s_laws_of_motionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_universal_gravitation


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Louis Pasteur(1822-1895)

This French scientist is credited

as being the Father of ModernMedicine as well as the Father

of Bacteriology, as well ashaving discovering the

pasteurization process, and

developing germ theory.

When one works and imagines and dreams of

nothing else than the search for answers that God

has posed,

it is difficult to be so still.

Science brings men nearer to God.

- Louis Pasteur


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Francis Bacon(1561-1626)

This Christian man was an English

philosopher, statesman, jurist and

author, and scientist. He is credited

for developing what is today known

as the Scientific Method of

empirical investigation.

Science is only an image of the truth.

Atheism is rather in the lip than in the heart of man.

Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism,

but larger amounts bring us back to God.

- Francis Bacon


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Johannes Kepler(1571-1630)

In addition to being a Christian, he was a

Germanmathematician and astronomer. He

was a key figure in the 17th century

scientific revolution and is best known for his

laws of planetary motion, work in the field of

optics, and inventing an improved version of

the refracting telescope.

"The goal of all investigations of the external world should be todiscover the rational order and harmony which has been

imposed on it by God

and which He revealed to us in the language of mathematics.

Geometry is unique and eternal, a reflection from the mind of

God. The diversity of the phenomena of nature

is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich,

precisely in order, that the human mind shall never be lacking in

fresh nourishment."

- Johannes Kepler

Robert Boyle
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Robert Boyle(1627-1691)

He was a 17th centurynatural philosopher,

chemist,physicist, and inventor, also noted for

his writings in Christian theology. Boyle isregarded today as the first modern chemist,

and one of the founders of modern chemistry.

Neither the fundamental doctrine of Christianity nor that

of the powers and effects of matter and motion seems to

be more than an epicycle ... of the great and universal

system of God's contrivances, and makes but a part ofthe more general theory of things, knowable by the light

of nature, improved by the information of the scriptures:

so that both these doctrines... seem to be but members

of the universal hypothesis, whose objects I conceive to

be the natural counsels, and works of God, so far as

they are discoverable by us in this life.

- Robert Boyle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_philosopherhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_philosopher


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James Clerk Maxwell(1831-1879)

He was a Scottish physicist and mathematician.

His most prominent achievement was formulatingclassical electromagnetic theory. His theory united

all previously observations, experiments andequations of electricity, magnetism and optics intoone consistent theory. His achievement has beencalled the greatest achievement in physics since

Isaac Newtons discoveries.

I believe that Mans Chief End is to glorify God and to enjoy him

for ever. Almighty God, who hast created man in Thine own

image, and made him a living soul that he might seek after Thee

and have dominion over Thy creatures, teach us to study the

works of Thy hands that we may subdue the earth to our use,

and strengthen our reason for Thy service..

- J.C. Maxwell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_physicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_theoryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_theoryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_physics


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Michael Faraday(1791-1867)

He was a scientist, chemist,

physicist and philosopher whogreatly contributed to the fields ofelectromagnetism and

electrochemistry. Although hereceived little formal education, he

was one of the most influential

scientists in history. Albert Einsteinkept a picture of Faraday on his

study wall, alongside the picture ofIsaac Newton.

Biographers have noted that "a strong sense of the

unity of God and nature pervaded Faraday's life andwork."

Baron Kelvin
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Baron Kelvin(1824-1907)

Kelvin was a mathematical physicistand engineer.

As a Christian, he did important work in the

mathematical analysis of electricity and formulation of thefirst and secondlaws of thermodynamics, and helped

developphysics in its modern form. He is known for

realizing that there was a lower limit to temperature,

absolute zero.

The more thoroughly I conduct scientific research,

the more I believe that science excludes atheism.

The atheistic idea is so nonsensical that I cannot put it into

words....Creative Power is the only feasible answer to the origin of life

from a scientific perspective. The more I conduct scientific research,

the more I believe that science excludes atheism.

Do not be afraid of being free thinkers! If you think strongly enough you

will be forced by science to the belief in God,

which is the foundation of all religion.

You will find science not antagonistic but helpful to religion.

- Lord Kelvin

Albert Einstein
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Albert Einstein(1879-1955)

Author of the worlds most famous equation, he was aGerman-born theoretical physicist who developed thetheory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in

physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regardedas the father of modern physics.

Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals

himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.

Every one who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that a

spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe-a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and

one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.

The scientists religious feeling takes the form of a rapturous amazement at the harmony

of natural law, which reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, compared with it, all

the systematic thinking and acting of human beings is an utterly insignificant reflection.

I want to know how God created this world. I am not interested in this or that

phenomenon, in the spectrum of this or that element. I want to know His thoughts;

the rest are details.

- Albert Einstein

REASON #2
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REASON #2

'SCIENTISM' IS A SELF-DEFEATING

The idea that states:only those things which can be proven by scientific meth

contradicts it own standard.

lf d f ti t t


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a self-defeating statemen

one that refutes itself: I cant speak a word of English. (You just did.)

No sentence is longer that 3 words. (That one is.)

You cant be sure of anything in life. (Are you sure?)

You shouldnt judge people. (Is that your judgement?)

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self-defeating statements

regarding reality and truth: You should doubt everything. (Do you doubt that?)

Everything is relative. There is no truth. (Is that true?)

There is no right or wrong? (Is it wrong that I disagree?)

No one has the truth about God. (Is that a truth?)

Scientism claims:


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Scientism claims:

Only things which can be prov

scientific methods are trueCan that the truth of that statement be measured in a Can you weigh it in a scale?

Can you test it through chemistry?

Can we use the laws of physics to evaluate it?

Can you touch, taste, measure, or see the truth of tha

SCIENTISM IS SELF-IT FAILS ITS OW

FOR TRU


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Most scientific discoveries have little to

with belief in GOD.

REASON #3

95% OF SCIENCE IS IRRELEVA

BELIEF IN GOD:

Do these scientific facts af


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Do these scientific facts af

your belief in GOD? The structure of a water molecule? - NO.

The process of Photosynthesis? - NO.

The cell types in the human body? - NO.

The number of DNA nucleotides? - NO.


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The evidence of major scientific discoveries points

to the existence of GOD.

Reason #4 -5% OF SCIENCE IS RELEVANT,

AND STRONGLY SUPPORTS BELIEF IN

E id #1 Ei t i t


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Evidence #1 - Einsteins equatEinsteins world famous equation

demonstrated that all of space, time,matter and energy (the physical

universe) had a definite point ofbeginning, in the finite past. It has

since become the foundationalcornerstone for modern physics.

I want to know how God created this world. I am not interested in this

or that phenomenon, in the spectrum of this or that element.I want to know His thoughts; the rest are details.

- Albert Einstein

E id #2 H bbl Ob


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Evidence #2 - Hubbles ObservIn 1929, at the Mt. Wilson Observatory,Edwin Hubble observed that the lightfrom distant galaxies was redshifted,

indicating that they were moving away atincredible rates. This led to the discovery

that the fabric of the Universe itself isexpanding. It is therefore not eternal ashad been thought, but rather had a point

of beginning in the past.

Evidence #3 Universal Fine Tu


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Evidence #3 - Universal Fine-TuThe amazing discovery of modern physics is that the laws

that govern the universe, are finely balanced upon a razpermit life, and demonstrate mathematical design. A sligh

any one of these constants would mean the end of all comuniverse. This has come to be known as the fine-tu

universe.

Some Notable Examples include: - C

E

Strong

C

R P


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Roger Penrose (mathematician and aut

"I would say the universe has a purp

It's not there just somehowchance."

Paul Davies (British astrophysic


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Paul Davies (British astrophysic

"There is for me powerful evidenc

there is something going on behall....It seems as though somebodfine-tuned natures numbers to maUniverse....The impression of des

overwhelming".

George Ellis (British astrophysic


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George Ellis (British astrophysic

"Amazing fine tuning occurs in thethat make this [complexity] poss

Realization of the complexity of waccomplished makes it very difficu

use the word 'miraculous'...

Arthur Eddington (astrophysicis


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Arthur Eddington (astrophysicis

"The idea of a universal Mind or L

would be, I think, a fairly plausinference from the present statscientific theory."


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Vera Kistiakowsky (MIT physici

"The exquisite order displayed bscientific understanding of the ph

world calls for the Divine."


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Arno Penzias (Nobel prize in phy

"Astronomy leads us to a unique e

universe which was created out of none with the very delicate balance neprovide exactly the conditions requ

permit life, and one which has an un

(one might say 'supernatural') pl


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Frank Tipler(Professor of Mathematical Physics):

"From the perspective of the latest ptheories,Christianity is not a mere relig

an experimentally testable scienc

R #5


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Reason #5-Science is just one way of disco

the truth about reality :There are many other methods besides scienc

for learning and discovering the truth

about life, reality, and existence

What other w- Aesthetic truth? (beauty)


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What other w

do we learn

truth?

- Conceptual truth? (ideas)

- Moral truth? (right/wrong)

- Memory truth? (past)

- Minds exist? (soul/consciousness)

- Mathematical & Logical truth?

- Emotional truth? (LOVE)

There are 5 reasons that Scien


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There are 5 reasons that Scien

has NOTeliminated the need

for GOD:1. Scientific Founding Fathers - They were largely Christians a

2. Scientism- It is a self-defeating idea, that fails its own test.3. Simple Irrelevance- 95% of science has nothing to do with Ch4. Strong Support- 5% of relevant science strongly supports Chr

5. Single Perspective- There are many ways we can learn Truth

How can this help you


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How can this help youAs a follower of Christ you can:

- Love and study Gods Word - the Scriptures (2 Tim 3:16- Love and study Gods World - the Sciences (Ps. 19:1,2; P

- Love and share with unbelievers - the someone you kno

As a person who is still seeking the Truth: - Investigate the amazing evidence for the existence of G

Christ, and for the Christian worldview.

- Make an honest, informed decision for yourself.

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