Building Bridge Between Faith and Science
Lompoc Record
"Faith in the Public Square"
By Dr. Bob Cornwall
Published February 11, 2007
I'm not a scientist, but I have great respect for their work. Their tenacity in seeking answers to seemingly unanswerable questions needs to be commended and encouraged. Seemingly undeterred by apparent blind alleys or overwhelming challenges, when one solution doesn't work, they look for another. To be a scientist requires great curiosity, persistence, and patience; this is because the scientific method assumes that there are no easy answers to life's questions.
As a pastor and theologian, I look at the world from a different vantage point, but I, too, recognize that life's questions rarely involve easy answers. When it comes to observing the natural world, the scientist starts with a commitment to methodological naturalism, which means they proceed with their work without assuming God's presence, looking only to nature for answers. I, however, can and do speak of the hand of the Creator in this effort, and therefore I'm able to celebrate the Creator's handiwork. (To read the rest of the column click here).
"Faith in the Public Square"
By Dr. Bob Cornwall
Published February 11, 2007
Go outside and look around, you'll be amazed at what you see. From the beauty of a sunrise to the buried living treasure under a log, the world is abundant in beauty and diversity. Although the majority of species that have inhabited this world are extinct, our planet remains an amazingly complex and diverse world. From the tiniest microbe to the mightiest elephant, these creatures are a testament to the wisdom of an evolving creation.
I'm not a scientist, but I have great respect for their work. Their tenacity in seeking answers to seemingly unanswerable questions needs to be commended and encouraged. Seemingly undeterred by apparent blind alleys or overwhelming challenges, when one solution doesn't work, they look for another. To be a scientist requires great curiosity, persistence, and patience; this is because the scientific method assumes that there are no easy answers to life's questions.
As a pastor and theologian, I look at the world from a different vantage point, but I, too, recognize that life's questions rarely involve easy answers. When it comes to observing the natural world, the scientist starts with a commitment to methodological naturalism, which means they proceed with their work without assuming God's presence, looking only to nature for answers. I, however, can and do speak of the hand of the Creator in this effort, and therefore I'm able to celebrate the Creator's handiwork. (To read the rest of the column click here).
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