Wednesday, March 10, 2010


Science & Nature Resources


This page offers resources on the issue of how faith impacts and is impacted by science and nature. Although faith and science are viewed by some as contradictory and at opposition, we believe science and faith are both valuable tools in helping us gain better understanding and revelation about truth, reality, spirituality and other essential ingredients to living life to the fullest. Also, perceived contradictions between the two are more likely indicative of incorrect interpretations of the scientific evidence and/or of faith rather than actual conflicts between the two.

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Choose from one of the subcategories below to delve into a specific area of science and nature.

Cosmology
There are many theories about the origins or formation of our universe based on the available scientific evidence and biblical accounts. This is an issue some people need to work out in the forming their spiritual faith. The origins of life can be interpreted through the lens of divine creation, evolution and many variations and combinations thereof. The resources in this section are intended to provide insights and information to be of assistance in this process.

Nature & Life
We are surrounded by nature that is filled with beauty, mysteries, physical laws, and other complex dynamics. The sophistication and elegance of creation can instill awe, fascination and wonder. We get a glimpse into our Creator when we uncover the details of created order. Also, the existence of biological lifeforms in our reality raises numerous questions and controversies. The exploration of nature and life is what the resources in this section are all about.

The Universe
The universe is a big, mysterious place. We have more tools to study it than ever before. Whether looking at images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope or seeing the approximate structure of our universe based on data collected from cosmic background radiation instruments, there's plenty of information to cause wonder and fascination. The resources in this section at intended to do just that.

Mysteries & Questions
This section is dedicated to resources that discuss the mysteries and questions about our reality from a scientific and spiritual perspective. The end goal is to better understand our reality and our Creator for the purpose of enriching our worship, thankfulness and awe based on insights into the person and nature of God. These resources are a starting point for community contributions and discussions.

New Discoveries
As new scientific information and evidence mounts, it provides opportunity to ponder the mysteries that emerge from these new discoveries as well as the mysteries they help solve. The implications of these discoveries are explored in this section as well. The resources in this section are intended to provide a platform for the discussion and exploration of new scientific discoveries and their impact on our faith and spirituality.

Ideas & Theories
This section is dedicated to resources that explore the topic of scientific ideas and theories. New information and evidence is being collected in incredible volumes and rates. Old theories are constantly being rethought as evidence mounts. These issues provide insights into the subject of spirituality and faith. The goal of these resources is to enrich one's spiritual development and not simply to argue personal preferences and opinions with others of differing views.

Science & Faith
Science and faith have often been pitted against one another as incompatible systems of thought. This isn't necessarily the case however and has led to a lot of unnecessary confusion. The resources in this section are intended to provide insights into the intersection of science and faith. This includes such topics as general and special relativity, quantum mechanics, string theory, dimensionality, archeology, generics, etc.

 

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