Re: Are there things that don't evolve?

Pim wrote in part:

> ...Then again, to my pets, I must seem in many ways as a "God" which feeds
> them, cleans them and keeps them generally in good health. I may
> sometimes forget a feeding and my pet may wonder as to why he was punished.
> American Scientist had an excellent article on the cognitive psychology
> of belief in the supernatural and how this may have evolved. Too bad
> that it is hard to poll animals on their beliefs.
>

This is often the argument that is used for rejecting the notion that
God exists. Indeed, we do seem "preprogrammed" to believe in God.
It is undoubtedly also a product of natural selection. But in the big
mosaic,
is it because we ought, or because we do? I cannot answer that
scientifically, but one way or the other, we are reduced to faith in
that department.

There is some impact on theology, as a god who insists on his
"Intel inside"scribble on every product made by heaven, and a God
who know who God is and doesn't need to announce his work
everywhere and on everything, are quite different. I do think both
science AND SCRIPTURE are suggesting (for those who have faith),
that such a God must be the latter, not the former. Though authors
of the bible credit God with moving weather systems, bringing the
rain at the right time is still ultimately in the hands of God who made
heaven and earth no matter how you look at it (seen through the eyes
of faith). God loves those who show faith. It was true at the time of
the writing of scripture, and it is just as true today. I still see too much
of ID as being that we must prove God, and finally, I think that
is a losing battle. It was then as it is now. Ignorance or knowledge have
nothing to do with this; it is faith and faith alone.

If I were asked by my pet, should I say "Oh yes, and you'd better
worship ME you pathetic X.., or you'll have less to eat tomorrow!"
or should I confess the eternal God who is to be worship forever
amen? I would hope the latter. I think we can let even our piety
and love for God shine through to them in our humble character.

by His Grace,
Wayne
Received on Sat Mar 25 23:43:35 2006