Re: [asa] God disproven by science?

May I suggest that there is a further problem. Glenn Morton reported that
he was in an airport and found himself trying to witness to an Iranian,
if I recall correctly. It was certainly one who did not understand
English well. Just then a bilingual man came along, making communication
straightforward. Was the arrival of the translator a miracle or a
coincidence? Can anyone give an unambiguous answer?
Dave (ASA)

On Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:12:15 -0600 (MDT) Bill Powers <wjp@swcp.com>
writes:
> Bernie:
>
> Let me reply to one comment you make.
> >
> > Apparently, we don't see so many miracles in the USA because of
> our lack of
> faith. If this is all true, and there were more miracles, that
> could be
> scientifically studied. Thoughts on that? Is this a crazy
> theological claim:
> "Less developed countries see more miracles because of their
> greater faith." ?
>
> It seems to me that, as you say, if the statement is true, it could
> be
> studied empirically. Probably most of us are skeptical of the
> claim.
> But, then again, I'm not so certain that all miracles are so
> obvious. I'm
> dubious of the effort.
>
> What has concerned me for some time is we in this age of science
> have
> pushed God far into the background. Indeed, as we've been
> discussing
> here, it is essential in doing science to do so. Even if we permit
> Him in
> discovery, we have become accustomed to perceive the operation of
> the
> world to go on independent of God's direct action. We still can,
> however,
> by practice or simply commitment "see" or perceive His work. Yet it
> still
> remains for us something of an exercise, and not generally something
> that
> confronts, and even frightens us.
>
> This is my perception and a theological story goes with it that I
> will not
> bore you with. I simply bemoan this fact and wonder if others have
> a
> similar understanding.
>
> bill powers
>
>
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