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SPIRITUAL CENTER
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Gods of Science
Excerpt from
FOUNDATION
TO ALL FREEDOM
Modern science is not a objective system unto itself.
It is an extension of man's endeavors and pursuits of knowledge. For
science to be a pure system, it is essential that man separate himself
from his own subjective emotions, imaginations and intuitions—in
essence becoming the indifferent observer. Yet, the first step science
must take is a blind leap of faith, believing that man has the ability
to objectively reflect on his outside experiences. Without such faith,
science is a dog chasing its tail, using reason to prove its ability to
reason objectively.
Science is not perceived as being a reflection of
morality, but above morality. The thought is, that pursuing knowledge is
neither immoral or moral.
How can we stand in the light of discovery and not
act? Oh, what is so great about discovery? It is a
violent, penetrative act that scars what it explores. What you call
discovery, I call the rape of the natural world.
Jurassic Park
It is impossible for man to separate his objective
reasoning from the evil motives in the heart. (Luke 6:44,45) It
is not the pure pursuit of knowledge that is evidenced in technology but
a selfish greed that disregards the health of man and nature. Science is
blindly driven by men drunk on self–importance. So preoccupied as to
whether they could do it, they never stop to think whether they should,
taking no responsibility because the pursuit of knowledge is perceived
to be above morality.(Eph 4:18) God–like arrogance has shaped the
development of world culture, religion, morality, values, economy, food–production,
ecology, medicine, health, genetic manipulation, communication and the
power to stimulate through music and media, the potential for world–wide
destruction, and the ability to provide a technology that would allow a
few to be able to control the flow of an entire world.
Pure science ought to be an expression of worship to
the Creator. Laboratories becoming Holy shrines, reverently undressing
the eternal secrets of God's character. Revealing perfect balance,
intricate order, geometrical shapes, colors and hues of light. Hidden
from the naked eye, billions of microscopic living organisms move with
great purpose. Looking through a microscope, only to discover an
eternal, unfathomable precipice that causes us to fall upon our faces in
humility and awe. Our telescopes reach the heavens embracing millions of
invisible stars. Galaxies and solar systems, universes within universes.
We look into our telescopes and stand at the precipice of an
unfathomable eternity and fall upon our faces in humility and awe. From
eternal to eternal, from everlasting to everlasting, I am the Alpha
and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Rev 21:6). His character
in microbe and star. Filled with order—creation wrapped in the eternal
security of His loving embrace. All to impact man's heart, inspiring him
to create endless songs of praise and worship.
Creation is a love letter to man. The quiet caress of
a summer's breeze upon the cheek reveals His tender love. The raging
chaos of wind and thunder speak of His mighty power. The universe is His
church, the stars His steeple. He runs naked amongst the forests,
mountains and valleys. He is not a tame God, He is a Wild God. A God of
sea and ocean. A God of jungle and rain forest. His passing awakens the
birds to sing. Molecules and stars pulse at the beating of His heart.
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