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Science, the Starting Point of Faith
Faith gives an answer to questions like: Why do we exist? What is the meaning of life? Why is there something instead of nothing? Nuclear physics, chemistry or mathematics can’t answer those questions. That is not their domain. The question the scientist wants to answer is how our world works. For centuries, people thought and believed that they could find the answer to that question in the Bible. It has only been a few centuries since Christians started to disassemble these questions, an unravelling that is still going on.
Many people say that they believed as a child, but that they lost their faith when they discovered science. One of the reasons for this is that many people’s knowledge of faith has been limited to the knowledge they had of it when they were children. It is not surprising that such a belief is undermined by the confrontation with scientific thinking. For others, it is precisely the practice of science that is the starting point of a path of faith: Who or what is at the origin of this incredibly beautiful cosmos?
Nikolaas Sintobin SJ, Did Jesus Really Exist? And 51 other questions
We remember at this time...
World Cup fever has swept across the globe, with millions gathered around televisions cheering on their teams. The tournament unites people in remarkable excitement and joy as nations come together through sport.
For a while, many set aside the pain and destruction affecting so many in our world. We all need moments of joy and encouragement. Yet Social media constantly brings the world’s conflicts and suffering before us, leaving us aware of the needs but unsure of how we can help.
Lord, help us to remain aware of what is happening in our world without becoming overwhelmed. Give us hope and show us where and how we can make a difference through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen
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