Lies About science
Science Versus Religion In essence, they really are NOT contradictory People have made them so
Battling the Status Quo I have a two-fold purpose tonight: 1. Clear up some misinformation 2. Provide tools to teach others Let’s look at 5 Lies about Science taught in today’s schools, universities, and in the media
Terms Science – a method for looking at the world around us in a specific way Hypothesis – explanation for why things are the way they are Theory – general explanation Law – a description of something that is observed (example: Law of Gravity)
Terms continued Evolution – everything that exists came from the Big Bang, chance occurences, random mutation, natural selection Macroevolution - matter coming from energy, life coming from nonliving things, species changing into new species Microevolution – random mutations and natural selection (survival of the fittest) Creationism – God created the universe
Lie #1 Science and evolution are the same thing (if you don’t believe in evolution then you don’t believe in science) The Truth: They are not the same! Science is a wonderful tool to understand the world Genesis 1:27-29 Genesis 4:22 Genesis 9:20-21 Daniel 3:19
Lie #2 DNA and evolution are the same thing (In order to understand DNA and the genetic code, you have to understand and believe in evolution) Truth: they are not the same! Psalm 139:14-17 Gen. 1:11-13, 20-25
Lie #3 One cannot observe evidence of intelligence in nature The Truth: Yes, you can! Physical features vs. human features Psalm 19:1-6 Psalm 8 Romans 1:25
Lie #4 Evolution is objective, Creationism is not The Truth: Not so! John 17:17 1 Tim. 6:20-21 Absolute truth vs. relative truth
Lie #5 People who believe in evolution are smarter and more realistic than people who believe in creationism The Truth: Not so! 1 Cor. 1:17-31 2 Peter 3 Our attitude about science is so important Heb. 2:10
The Plan of Salvation Hear the Word (Rm. 10:17) Believe in Jesus (Jn. 1:12) Repent of Sins (II Cor. 7:9-10) Confess Faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) Be Baptized in Water (Rm. 6:3-4) Continue in God’s Grace (Ac. 13:43) If you err as a Christian: Repent & Pray God for Forgiveness (Ac. 8:22)