why do christians not give science a chance to prove itself?
927955
They do give it a chance.  They  just sit there whistling with their fingers in their ears while it's going on.
998636
Yes. You are right. There is nothing scientific about atheism or any other religion for that matter, because there is no way (and never will be, until you die) to prove or disprove its claims. Atheists often think that they are better than religious people, because they aren't bogged down by dogma. What they don't realize is that they are making a claim just as outrageous as any religious person. They can't claim to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that their is no God any more than anyone else can claim to know that there is one. That's what faith is for. Athiests put just as much faith in what they believe as anyone else does. That's why so many scientists are not athiest, but are agnostic. They acknowledge the possiblility of God without making any any claims that they know more than they do. Agnostics realize that they don't have all the answers, so they rarely engage in religious arguments (unless someone is saying something truly wrong). Many athiests actually meant to be agnostic. They seen the many flaws with the current major religions, so they turn to atheism thinking that it's their only other option. But agnosticism rejects the current major religions without eliminating the possiblility of a God. Agnostics also are very tollerant of other religions (unlike atheists), because for all they know, they could be right. Agnosticism is the only belief that can't be proven wrong, because it doesn't make any claims except that we don't really know anything for sure.
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Of course, Christians ought to be concerned with God, love, forgiveness, justification, redemption, etc--and be sharing these things with as many people as they can reach (WITHOUT shoving their religion down anyone's throats, please!)\n\nHaving said that, fossils, Neanderthals and dinosaurs exist, and Christians who deny or try to hide from this information are only fooling themselves.\n\nGod and science are not in conflict with one another, after all, God invented science.  The conflict is between arrogant theologians who think they know it all, and big headed scientists who know they do.  Both groups are in for a nasty shock, I think!
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Because people question what they don't understand, they trash it to make themselves feel big, and with that they think it will prove their believes to be true. \nOthers are afraid of it, what if it is true! and they are not one of those who believe in it!  \n\nThey shouldn't judge the Bible with what some Christian do, as we can judge all other people and what their's do.  Religion is a personal thing, and the Bible is a living book.  Think about it.
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Because those people are afraid that if you think about religion in a scientific manner then youll raise questions that cant be answered by religion.  \n\nA real person a faith shouldnt ask you to forget what you learned just because it might challenege their ideas.  Religion isnt perfect and neither is science.  They may or may not work together but as of right now we dont know the ultimate trusts about both subjects so its very hard to tell when they really do agree or disagree.\n\nLearn both sides and decide for yourself what is true. Don't let others make you think that blind faith in either is necessary or okay.
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First question: none Christians have denied evidence since Galileo and before.\nSecond question: none, because other than an astronomically improbable coincidence, they would be right.\n\nReally if you have faith your logic is biased and always "win/win"
121995
Well, this is a touchy question...God or science. It is also a complicated question, but I will do my best.\n\nThe thing about faith, is if you don't have it, you don't understand it, but if you have it then no explanation is neccessary. In other words, people of faith do not need proof nor do they care to learn, they simply believe in God. People of science need proof of what they believe in. Scientists believe in the atom because they can see it, they can study it. Religious followers do not need to see God to believe in him. \n\nSince man could first walk upright we have been searching for a reason that we are here. Some people turn to God to make their search simple and refreshing. Others turn to science in order to seek a more rational explanation. \n\nReligion is nothing more than a very comforting way of going about your life. God put you here for a reason, God will protect you, God will forgive you, God will give you eternal happiness, and so on are just ways of controlling the weaker 96% of the worlds population. \n\nOn your question, science has not proven that religion is fraud, but it has proved that certain things mentioned in the Bible are untrue. This is easy because the Bible is not a historical record, it is a collection of stories that were passed down by mouth for generations before ever written down. As an example, the Bible says the world was created in six days, (remember, the seventh day was for rest not creation), well, was that six Earth days, or extra-solar days? A lot of what is in the Bible is relative. \n\nNow, although science has proven that a great many things in the religious world are not factual, science has yet to prove that God does not exist. That is one thing that science may never be able to prove...but just to be fair, Religion will also never be able to prove that science is wrong.\n\nI realize that I have put a negative window on religion and I wish to correct this. I myself, am Atheist...I have no belief in any God, I simply believe that no God exists, and I am fine with that. Many others have a need to believe in God. They feel good believing that there is an all-knowing and omnipotent being watching over them and taking care of them and guiding them, I have no problems with that in fact I encourage that.\n\nAlthough I am Atheist, I do read the Bible because the Bible does not only teach about God, it teaches you a good way to live your life and how to be a good person, it teaches morals, values, discipline, and responsibility. If you feel you need to believe in God, then you should, if you are comfortable not believing in God, then go ahead. It is all about personal convictions and preferences. Believe or dis-believe in whatever, or whoever you chose and let others do the same.\n\nI will end this with a quote, although I am not sure who said it. "If God did not exist, then it would be neccessary for man to create Him"
596966
God doesn't have to prove anything to anyone...look around you...look at creation...keep your eyes open for miracles...they occur every day.God wants you to have faith...to believe unconditionally.
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Because most people will believe what they personally CANNOT test. \n\ni.e. the "theory" of evolution :)
1023959
I think most people who believe in Christianity also understand that science has a part in the process as well. Thus, while God may have created the Earth and all, there is still a process of evolution that occurs.
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Because they have blind faith in creationism.  Nothing you say or do will ever change that.  You could show  mathmatical proof or facts to back up evolution (which I believe exist).\nThey have faith is something they cannot prove.  End of story.
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well im a christian myself but a budding scientist also so i think that a lot of religious people attack science only because they're sheep.  they think that since it wasn't said in whatever their respective holy book is, then it must be false.  the ironic thing though is that because they limit the workings of the world to what is said in their book and by also saying that there is no way that their god cant/doesn't work through science, then they limit the omnipresence of their god.\n\ni havent really heard of anybody attacking aspects of science that do not conflict with their religion.  when you find one, let me know
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There will come a time when people will see Christ on the earth (millenium and after the millenium) and still refuse to believe Him.  Many of those who demanded "proof" will get it, and STILL reject God in the face of undeniable truth.  \n\n"...As it is written, The just shall live by faith.\n\nFor the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.\n\nBecause that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them.\n\nFor the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that THEY ARE WITHOUT EXCUSE:\n\nBecause that, when they knew God; they gloified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became conceited in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.\n\nProfessing themselves to be wise, they became fools."\n\nRomans 1:17-25\n\nReligion is not the answer.  Knowing God and His Son, Jesus Christ is the answer.
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They do not have respect for God's Word.  They have been influenced by the popular media that no longer calls evolution a theory.  The evolutionists want so badly to believe there isn't a God so they no longer feel guilty about their lifestyles.  They have even started to influence "Christians".\n\nAll they would have to do to convince me is show me one example of where life comes from non-life.  People have been trying to prove that one BASIC principle of evolution without success.\n\nOf course I could come close to believing if a tornado would run through a junkyard and build a working 757 jet because the odds of that happening are thousands, if not millions, of times greater than the human body JUST HAPPENING WITHOUT A CREATOR.  Now who has the greater faith?\n\nHmm....
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The faithful don't believe without proof. They do not run out and buy every product they see advertised. They read Consumer Reports just like the rest of us. If I tried to sell a theist a "magic potion" that would turn him invisible, or told him that his wife was cheating on him, he would ask for proof.\n\nWe only extend our need for proof one step further. We don't see why proof is needed in every aspect of existence except one.
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I don't think enough religious people are suspicious of "science".  Modern science is constantly contradicting itself.\n\nAnd, I don't think the Bible contradicts itself.  Man's interpretations may contradict themselves; thus, the interpretations may be wrong.  Also, the Books of the Bible were written at different times, the subjects may have changed.  That is, if I wrote a Book three hundred years ago and said "there are no aircrafts in the sky" and someone else wrote a Book today, saying "there are aircrafts everywhere in the sky", it does not mean that the collective works (the two Books, plus) contradict themselves.  And, there is so much not understood between the alleged contradictions such that one could not say for certain that they contradict.  That is, one Book (written 700 years ago) might say  "There are no aircrafts in the sky"; then Books (written 300 years ago) might say "There are aircrafts on the sky everywhere".  The part in between the two alleged contradictions and not understood or misinterpreted [coded by those big names or terms we don't understand] (actually) means "The following is hogwash; I had to say it for my own and mankind's protection".  Thus, in actuality, the Books do not contradict themselves (it's just misunderstood).\n\nPossible.\n\nPeace.
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You just have to have Faith in God, and use science to answer others.