Borrowing From Science (#3-2)

Let’s now turn to science and borrow the same approach science uses for dealing with a lack of absolute, definitive certainty: Critical Rationality.

Previously I wrote about Strong Rationalism and its demand for proof from those who believe in a creator, even though there is no such proof for Strong Rationalism.

While acknowledging that there is no proof that eliminates any potential for doubt that a creator exists - just as scientists have to do all the time when dealing with a lack of definitive proof - we can assert, that the evidence for the existence of God is nonetheless overwhelming and beyond reasonable doubt.

First some thoughts on doubt. Each of us is deeply interested in seeing the case for God go one way or the other.  Each individual is heavily vested in one outcome or the other.  We have lived our lives up till now based on specific beliefs – whether acknowledged or not.  To change those beliefs necessarily leads to changes in behavior. Most often, a person’s mind will jump ahead to those behavioral changes and emotions will work to override reason to embrace a faulty logic. For example, if a change in belief is going to cause me to give up my lifestyle, emotions will kick in to keep the mind from going down a path of reason. Consequently, any specific evidence for a creator God is likely to be rejected.  However, an initial appeal to science and Critical Rationality just may provide an avenue for the Holy Spirit to being bringing about conversion.