Below is an essay I wrote as a freshman in Stanford for a writing class. As a young Christian back then, I was still unsure if my faith in God conflicts with my confidence in science. I was surprised to find great agreement between these two major parts of my life.
Science and Religion Essay
Here is a recording of a talk I gave in Stanford:
Science and Religion Talk
Over the years, my understanding about the relationship between Science and Religion has grown deeper. Below are the slides and recording of a talk on Science and Religion I gave at my workplace:
December Science and Religion Talk
Update on 22 Feb 2010:
My campus pastor sent a really interesting article by William Lane Craig on "5 Arguments for God". People who are more philosophically inclined may enjoy this. You can find it at
http://thegospelcoalition.org/publications/cci/five_arguments_for_god/
I have not written on this topic of Science and God for a long time, mainly because I've realized that nobody comes to know God by pure reason. Pure reason can inspire us to find this God, but ultimately it is our experience of Him that convinces us whole-heartedly that He is real. God is love, and nobody can truly know love unless they have experienced love.
However, I find apologetics extremely useful for the believer. We gain a deeper understanding of our Creator and Lover. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all of your soul and all of your strength and all of your mind." Something deep happens when you understand Him logically too. It always amazes me personally that a world-view with God makes a lot more sense than one without. I do not expect others to agree with me on this, but it really does make more sense. I'll write on my thoughts someday. Someday.
Things Glen Found Interesting, Volume 448
6 days ago
1 comment:
Hello there:
Your did a great write-up on "Is there room for God in Science". However, I think there are a few comments that are worth taking note.
You mentioned about metaphysics being a study of the structure of truth in science. I feel it is risky to "box" metaphysics within the domain of science. Metaphysics deals wth the essence of reality, the nature of our existence, and this field transcends Science. This is the general definition of metaphysics, but if you referred to the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, it is mentioned that defining metaphysics is difficult per se. There is "old school metaphysics" (Aristotle) and "new school metaphysics".
I also think that you made an obvious slant towards Christianity in your essay. It would make perfect sense if the title was "Reconsciling Christianity with Science". In truth, there exist philosophies, e.g. Indian philosophy, where one school deals with the "brahma" and "atman". You can refer to the link below.
http://www.husserl.info/article1.html
I am not saying this because I have anything towards Christianity but I thought it would be good to be more inclusive with respect to the other belief systems that includes a God.
I am into Comparative Religious Philosophy BTW. Grew up in a Christian background, but now...never mind.
Great knowing a blogger like you who is into such pursuits.
Sincerely yours
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