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Transcript 114C — Science Versus Christianity
CALLER: Let's say, hypothetically, you were in charge of a Science Department. What do you consider is truth in Science, and what function should Science play in the world in the remaining days?
HC: What is the function of Science?
CALLER: Yes. There seems to be a conflict today between Science and Christianity. And there really shouldn't be, in my opinion. And I was just wondering, what function should Science have? What is truth in Science?
HC: The question has to do with, "What is truth in Science, and what is the function of Science?" Let me see if I can develop this question for just a moment.
Actually, Science is the study of the world around us. God of course has created this world in a very complex and intricate way. Man investigates this world and can use the results of this investigation to do one of two things: he can use it for his own selfish interests, and ultimately they will become destructive, or he can use the developments of this world as produced by Science to further enhance his relationship with God.
When we, for example, buy a radio station and dedicate it to bringing the Gospel, we are using the products of Science in order to enhance and do a more efficient job of bringing the Gospel. When we study the universe and see the brilliance of stars out there, we can glorify God for what a magnificent God He is.
Science does serve a useful function, therefore, in helping us to live more and more to the glory of God.
Unfortunately, of course, most people are unsaved. And most people turn the whole business all around. They begin to worship the scientist. They begin to look upon the scientist as their savior, as the one who can find a way out of man's predicament. They begin to worship this creation. They see in this creation and the products that come out of this creation, out of the ground, their security. And so they begin to worship the scientist and the ground from which he derives his things.
This of course is an abomination to God. This is putting the whole thing backwards. And so the very thing that ought to bring glory to God actually is going to bring the wrath of God upon man.