The name of this post in truth, should have been Science and God. But we view science and religion as being diametrically opposite, though they go hand in hand.
Science explains the "how" of God and His creation while religion explains the "why". For example, it can tell us how it rains but cannot tell you why it does or does not rain and why should it rain. Why do we die? Science can tell us how we die but cannot explain why we die.
The fact is the world and all that is in it, is part of God's creation. And God uses His creation to bless us or deprive us, according to His will and judgement. For example, we have completely disrespected nature, Gods creation, throughout the ages and today we are paying the price of that disrespect and destruction.
The "how" is what science helps us to understand, so that we truly appreciate what God has done, and praise Him in awe and wonder. This understanding of the "how" of creation inspired King David to say
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well".
King David understood how we are made and praised God.
The challenge is the why? Why are we fearfully and wonderfully made? Why were you made? For what purpose? What is my purpose? Do we even think about it? Yes, the common overarching purpose for all of us is to serve God. But each one will have a specific task as well.
Science cannot tell us why we were made and our purpose, but if we ask God, He can. And whatever is our purpose, be sure he has equipped us for it. Be warned though, that question is a double-edged sword because the answer can turn our world upside down. So, before you ask, be prepared.
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