Many famous scientists in human history believe in God, and almost all the founders of modern science are Christians. According to the teachings of the Bible, God is the creator of all things in the universe, and humans are created by God in His own image. Because of the reason given by God, humans have the ability to accept God’s revelations, understand the universe, and then understand God. At the same time, God wants man to manage the environment and manage various fish, birds, and animals. Only by having a deep understanding of the objects to be managed can one be a good steward of God. In order to know God and glorify Him, and to live up to God’s great trust, a large number of devout Christians devoted themselves to natural sciences with great enthusiasm, achieved remarkable achievements, and became the founders of various disciplines.
In 1865, the British Scientific Association published a Declaration on Religion (specifically Christianity) and Science signed by 617 people, which is now preserved in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. , whose declaration is as follows:
"We express our opinions on the relationship between science and religion from the standpoint of natural scientists. Nowadays, some people in the scientific community doubt the truth and correctness of the Bible because of their search for scientific truth. We Deeply sorry for this!
We believe that the existence of God is written on the one hand in the Bible and on the other hand in nature; although they are different in form, they must not conflict with each other.
We should keep in mind that physical science has not yet reached perfection and is still being improved; our current limited understanding is like looking in a mirror, still unclear.
Nowadays, many scholars of natural science do not study the Bible, and only rely on their imperfect laws and half-understanding of the Bible. This attitude really makes us deplore it.
We firmly believe that the sole purpose of every scientist studying nature is to clarify the truth. If their research results find that the Bible is inconsistent with science (actually it is just a misinterpretation of the Bible), they must not be rash and arbitrary and think that they are wrong. The conclusion is correct, but the records in the Bible are wrong. Instead, we should maintain an objective attitude, listen to God's instructions calmly, and be sure that the two are consistent. We must not be biased and think that science and the Bible are in conflict."< /p>
The following are some specific examples:
(1) Newton (1642-1727)
Newton was among this large number of Christians An outstanding representative of scientists. He entered Cambridge University at the age of 18 and became a professor at Cambridge University at the age of 27. This is enough to prove how brilliant his achievements were. His scientific research areas include mathematics, physics and astronomy. He invented mathematical calculus, published the foundational work of modern science "Mathematical Principles of Natural Science", proposed the three laws of motion in mechanics named after him, the story of his discovery of the law of universal gravitation under an apple tree, and several Since the beginning of the century, it has been used by many teachers and parents around the world as a classic material for popular science enlightenment education for children.
Although Newton made unparalleled contributions to science, he was also a devout Christian. Throughout his life, he believed that human rationality was limited and could not accommodate all experiences. Therefore, his interest in studying the Bible was not as important as studying science. According to statistics, the scientific works published by Newton accounted for only 16% of all his works, and the other 84% were unpublished theological works during his lifetime, totaling more than 1.4 million words. He wrote: "I firmly believe that the Bible is the word of God and was written by men inspired by God. Therefore, I study the Bible every day." "According to the results of my research, the faith and evidence recorded in the Bible are far from secular. "Nothing can be compared with history." Newton studied astronomy and realized the work of God's hand. He said, "Atheism is ignorant. I look at the solar system and see that the earth maintains a certain distance from the sun and receives appropriate heat and light." It can't be a coincidence. "Only this wise man has great power to create and plan such a beautiful solar system. The major planets, comets... everything is controlled by him. He is the master of all things."
(2) Einstein (1879-1955)
Einstein is the most outstanding physicist of the twentieth century and another peak in the scientific world after Newton. The proposed special theory of relativity and general theory of relativity caused a profound change in the world of physics.
Einstein believed in a God. He said: "I am convinced that the infinitely superior God manifests His existence in the trivial things that our feeble minds can detect. This is what constitutes my belief. "In the depths of my soul, I am convinced that there is a transcendent intelligence manifested in the incredible universe, which constitutes my belief in God." Although he is a scientific leader, he does not believe in the omnipotence of science. He pointed out: "The fate of human life." What is the meaning... To know the answer to this question means to have religious belief"
(3) Faraday (1791-1867)
Faraday was a British physicist. , chemist, and elder of the Christian Church. He is famous for his discovery of electromagnetic induction and is known as the "Father of Electricity." The unit of capacitance is named "Farad" after him. He is also an inventor and manufacturer and invented the power generation. engines and transformers and the earliest electric engines.
Faraday was a devout Christian who served as an elder in a church in London. He preached many times a week and has as many as 150 sermons preserved to this day. His famous saying is: "What the Bible says, we say; what the Bible does not say, we should not say." He believed in the unity and coherence of God's creation, which led him to introduce the concepts of electric fields and magnetic fields. In order to make the public understand the creation of God's wisdom, he publicly demonstrated his discoveries in electricity. In his later years, he read the Bible diligently. When he was asked by a reporter whether he had any speculations about his death, he replied: "Guesses? I never have any guesses. I firmly believe in all the evidence. I know who I believe in, and I know who I believe in." Convinced that He is able to preserve what I have entrusted to Him until that day (2 Timothy 1:12)”
(4) Joule (1818-1889)
Joule. He is a British physicist. His contribution to physics is that he laid the foundation for the laws of energy conservation and conversion. The unit of energy is named "Joule" after him. He proposed Joule's law and was hailed as the ancestor of the then new science of thermodynamics. He provided the experimental basis for the first law of thermodynamics (which implies that the universe was not naturally derived).
Joule was a Christian who believed that scientific research was consistent with biblical truth. Convinced that God is the Creator of the universe, he listed his priorities: "Profess faith, submit to God's will, and then experience His wisdom, power, and goodness through the work of His hands."
(5) Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell was a British physicist. His electromagnetic theory and related equations opened up a new milestone for physics in the twentieth century.
Friends and colleagues in the scientific community recognized Maxwell as a devout Christian. He was an elder in the church and often studied the Bible. His prayer was recorded in his notebook: "O Almighty God, you created man in your image and gave him a soul of life so that he could seek you. You rule over all who are affected. Creation, teach us to study the work of your hands, so that we can cultivate the land and make good use of the resources, and redouble our efforts to serve you; and enable us to receive your praiseworthy words and believe that you sent the Lord Jesus to bring us salvation and peace. Knowledge of forgiveness of sins. We pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
(6) Pascal (1623-1662)
Pascal was a French mathematician and physicist. He showed extraordinary talent since childhood, and wrote the famous work "Conic Section Theory" on projective geometry at the age of 16; he studied the coefficient rules of binomial expansion in algebra, and also made outstanding contributions to the study of probability theory and cycloid. In terms of physics, he proposed Pascal's law that a closed fluid can transmit pressure, and the unit of pressure is named "Pascal" after him.
Pascal is a rare Christian scientist who "does not love the world but loves God". Just when his scientific research achievements were soaring, he actually gave up scientific research at the age of 24 and devoted himself completely to God. His major works, Thoughts and Correspondence from the Provinces, are regarded as theological classics. Pascal's scientific method was deeply imprinted by Christian faith, and he criticized rationalism. He believed that people must accept (or reject) God's revelation rather than doubt it simply because it does not conform to reason. The infinity of God transcends reason, and the view that all things can be explained with the help of scientific principles is an extremely arrogant assumption. Through "Thoughts", we can see the voice of a Christian: "Without Jesus Christ, the world cannot survive, because it will inevitably lead to the destruction of the world, or the world will be like a hell.
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(7) Galileo (1564-1642)
Galileo was an Italian physicist. His name is closely connected with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The free-fall experiment he conducted overturned Aristotle's argument that objects of different weights fall at different speeds. Galileo was the first to use experiments to test whether the theoretical derivation was correct, thus laying the foundation for modern scientific research methods; therefore, he Known as the father of modern science, in the field of astronomy, Galileo used a homemade astronomical telescope to conduct astronomical observations, wrote "Dialogue Concerning the Two Main World Systems", and declared that Copernicus' "Seismic Theory" was completely correct.
Galileo was a devout Catholic and monk. He believed that the Bible was inspired by God and that science and the Bible could not conflict with each other. He believed that there was no contradiction between religious beliefs and scientific beliefs. In June 1633, Pope Urban VIII was aware of the growing influence of Protestant Christianity and was determined to safeguard the interests of the Catholic Church and suppress Galileo's views in the Dialogue. The Inquisition Tribunal interrogated Galileo, but Galileo always believed that he was right. He said: "I. Isn’t he a Christian? Am I not considered the pride of the church? Do I not worship Almighty God and His only begotten Son, Jesus? What do you want me to repent for? Shall I conceal the truth, blaspheme God, and disgrace the (Catholic) Church? "As a Catholic, he also recognized the authority of synods, sacred tradition and doctrine; he declared in court: "I swear that I have believed in the help of God, the Holy Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church established by the Apostles. Everything taught and imparted. "Galileo insisted on the correct position on the relationship between faith and science. He believed that Copernicus's theory was in line with the Bible, and the Catholic Pope persecuted Galileo out of safeguarding the authority of the Holy See. This incident was a conflict between Protestant Christianity and the old Catholic Church. This conflict cannot be simply described as religious persecution of science. In fact, the Pope is not trying to defend the Bible, but using the political power of Catholic organizations to suppress Christians or scientists who are inclined to Christianity.
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