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Subject: Science and religion -- KEEP THEM APART!!!
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Date: 26 Feb 90 13:37:00 GMT
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> God was terribly subtle, and that the universe and creation are
> layer upon layer of mystery which draw us ever deeper into that ultimate
> mystery - which is God.  Our Creator endowed us with an intellect, I
> think he intended us to use it to find him.    Michelle

    Thank you for that, Michelle.  As a Christian, I grieve to see
one of God's greatest gifts--the Bible--falsely contrasted to another
of our greatest gifts--science.  Religion and science are two ways of
knowing, two windows through which to view the awesome mystery of
creation.  The trouble arises when you mix the two--either by viewing
science as a religion and leaving God out of the equation, or by viewing
the Bible as a scientific text.
    Einstein, perhaps our greatest scientist, said exactly what you are
saying.  The purpose of his research was to understand God's thoughts.
    Thanks again.  John Cromartie.