Can anybody give an example of a scientific theory that requires God?

[Late_Cretaceous]

I have heard the claim many times that evolutionary theory is "Athiestic" because it does not require God, or even that it eliminates God.


The truth is simply that evolutionary thoery does not acknowledge the existance of God, it has nothing whatsoever to say if He exists or not.

As far as I know, no scientific theory actually requires or depends upon God's existance. On the otherhand, no scientific theory eliminates God either.

So why is it that evolutionary theory (and sometimes big bang theory) are singled out? Why not criticize other scientific theories?

And while we are at it, can anyone think of a scientific thoery that they accept even though it does not require or acknowledge the existance of God?

 

[PaladinValer]

Theology is separate from science; always has and always will because of the very nature of science. Science must be testible; can you "experient" with the Divine? Nope.

 

[Late_Cretaceous]

"religion must stay 500 yards away from science at all times " According to the Judge from the Simpsons

 

[lucaspa]

"religion must stay 500 yards away from science at all times " According to the Judge from the Simpsons

And Steven Jay Gould. This sounds like NOMA.

The reason no scientific theory "needs" God is because all scientific theories are concerned with the material mechanisms by which the universe works. Science cannot tell if the universe also needs the supernatural to work. Science can't even test whether the universe needs the supernatural to work. So, science concentrates on the material component of an explanation. All scientific theories can be viewed as the mechanism by which God works.

"A Law of Nature then is the rule and Law, according to which God resolved that certain Motions should always, that is, in all Cases be performed. Every Law does immediately depend upon the Will of God." Gravesande, Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy, I, 2-3, 1726, quoted in CC Gillespie, Genesis and Geology, 1959.

 

[lovegod_will]

the reason the Big Bang and Evoloution get 'singled out' is because they appear to contradict the Bible.(not looking for arguement just stating why they get picked on)

 

[OneLastBreath]

which is ironic, considering that atheists often deny the Big Bang, because they say it supports a Creator, and appears to contridict their beliefs. As for evolution, same idea applies, though it's a lot easier for athiests to believe in a God-less evolution.

 

[aeroz19]

which is ironic, considering that atheists often deny the Big Bang, because they say it supports a Creator, and appears to contridict their beliefs. As for evolution, same idea applies, though it's a lot easier for athiests to believe in a God-less evolution.

Oh? Would these kinds of atheists please stand?

 

[OneLastBreath]

Lucaspa is more knowledgeable when it comes to names than me, though in another thread I recall him mentioning the name Lerner. There are many others too, I assure you. The point is, both sides reject the same answer because both think it supports the other's claim.