Wednesday, August 17, 2005

"Intelligent Falling"

Evangelical Scientists Refute Gravity With New 'Intelligent Falling' Theory
The Onion is always good for a laugh.

The Onion is a parody site, so is always to be taken lightly. But as with any good humor, it works best when there is some element of truth in it.

In this case, the "truth" is the anti-scientific perception of Christians. It is unfortunate and inaccurate for Christians to be labeled as anti-science. It is interesting to note that the science The Onion chose to parody, gravitation, was developed by Sir Isaac Newton... a devout Christian.

Many of the best scientists in history were Christians. The scientific method itself grew out of a Christian understanding that the universe is rational and behaves in predictable ways, in opposition to the pagan view of seeing gods everywhere controlling the world at their whim.

Of course, there are always Luddites and flat-earther's, but they can be found in all corners, and they certainly don't define the sum of Christian thinking.

For a good dose of science from an informed Christian thinker, check out Hugh Ross at Reasons to Believe.

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