Hand in Hand with Science and Christianity
Is it of utmost significance that we have to do everything what our religious leaders told us to? Is it by following such order, we certainly will be saved from eternal damnation? That in every phrase written in “The Holy Bible” came from the holy words of God, and with this, we should never go against it. For by doing so, the gate of hell will be opened for us. Although many people claim that through their unending faith, they were saved from the dreaded diseases, when actually they were taking daily medications to maintain a healthy body. Furthermore, when one was being trapped after an earthquake, news was spread that he was saved by a miracle. However, then again, it was actually a bulldozer that got them out from the piles of crushed walls and the heat-seeker device was the one that traced their location.
We in these modern days where we are greatly influenced by our discoveries of science and technology are able to answer many things in this world. One example to this is the time when Lord Jesus turns the world into a dark place, when, in fact, it was just an eclipse. Fortunately for us, other stories like rain of fire, plagues and much more, we are able to answer many questions in this world we are living in, and it is all through the big leap of science discoveries. However, there is but one question that science alone can never answer—that is the reason behind of all the things’ existence.
With our modern technology, science can show that billions of the nuclear bombs are to be combined to partially equal the intensity of the sun’s tremendous heat. At least with this, we are able to come up of such fact. However, can science come up with an answer of why does the sun exist in the first place? Moreover, what about what lies beyond our solar system? What is the sole purpose of the existence of the entire galaxy?
Science in general can be defined as a study to know a particular thing that exists around us. It can explain things but only if we ask “how”. We should never disregard science because of religion for in such approach, both help us in their own sole purpose way. One example to this is to know the fact on how humans evolved. Through science research, DNA was the answer. However, if we want to know the reason of our existence, this is where religion helps us in finding the answer.
One example of religious belief is the Christianity faith. It is a religion based on Jesus Christ’s life and teachings. If one is to be a follower of such faith, they are called Christians. Although Christianity has been divided into many religious groups (Roman Catholic, Seventh day Adventist Church, Eastern Orthodox, etc…) they all consider Jesus as the centre of their devotion amidst the different beliefs and teachings. They all believe that Jesus is the Son of God, sent into this world of ours as our Saviour and by following His teachings and examples; we will achieve eternal salvation. However, is it true that by following His teachings, we will be saved from suffering or able to know all the questions in this world and beyond?
Many of us are not fortunate enough to see the true meaning of “The Holy Teachings”, that we are not able to value the gift of such guidance that has been shown to us. That to live life with all the material things needed is the sole purpose of living and nothing more.
A writer once said that “A world without God can only be a selfish world”; it is a world susceptible to hate, suffering and death. And even with good intentions, whenever men are left to themselves—war ensues. Let us consider that through Religious beliefs such as Christianity, we will be guided for a selfless act of giving and respecting people. Thus, through Christianity, we will be able to know the true meaning of our existence and that is to love and live in an unselfish way to all the things around us.
All in all, we use science to make a thing move. On the other hand, we use Christianity to make the thing do what it’s supposed to do. For science and Christianity are two different things, just as our reasoning knowledge from our conscience. However, even so, they all act for the good at all and nothing more.
