There is a great article in the New York Times regarding this tension between reason (logos) and faith (mythos).
Paul Davies concludes his column with the following, which supports the point I was trying to make in my last post:
"It seems to me there is no hope of ever explaining why the physical universe is as it is so long as we are fixated on immutable laws or meta-laws that exist reasonlessly or are imposed by divine providence. The alternative is to regard the laws of physics and the universe they govern as part and parcel of a unitary system, and to be incorporated together within a common explanatory scheme.
In other words, the laws should have an explanation from within the universe and not involve appealing to an external agency. The specifics of that explanation are a matter for future research. But until science comes up with a testable theory of the laws of the universe, its claim to be free of faith is manifestly bogus."
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Are you suggesting that we simply become content with our current ignorance regarding some mysteries of the Bible?
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe the foundation of the Creation story is the WHO and not the HOW of Creation. Having said that, should we always run away from questions that don't have easy answers?
I know this is not what you were meaning to say- but where do we draw the line?
I would say that many in the church today are guilty of spending way too much time trying to scientifically justify the "how" while more legitimate kingdom needs go unmet. Needs like evangelism, compassionate ministry, just being a friend to those who need one.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, its okay to explore the issue, but we go ove the line when we make it THE issue, like so many tend to do.
Knowing that the "who" expalins the "how" should liberate more of the Christian faith to move on to more pressing Kingdom matters. IMHO....