To be a Christian in Science requires unusual techniques, connecting Science heavily with other areas of expertise despite these fields of knowledge being more and more disassociated from one another over time since the birth of the modern period. To be a Christian, one must see truth as a cohesive whole. A Christian should be prepared for the potential that the paradigms that govern Science within their field may be founded on presuppositions at odds with a Christian conception of reality (Dockery). That is why Christians should practice Science and think critically about it.
David Dockery’s former work in the science sector is a significant source of his support. He has seen many benefits that have come about as a result of the move, starting with his time as a faculty member at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and moving on to become the biology department chair at Union University. As a result, he is sharing his thoughts on the meanings of science and Christianity. Natural philosophy eventually gave way to modern Science, and David attempts to dispel misconceptions about the differences between Science and Christianity by citing a few well-known Christian scientists, such as Francis Bacon, who in some manner gave the scientific revolution its current meaning (Dockery). Although some Christians criticized non-Christians for the advancement of Science over and even against theology, Christians had a significant role in creating Science.
Although it is difficult to claim that Christianity has anything to do with the contributions Christians make to Science, it sometimes serves as inspiration. It affects the interaction between a scientist’s daily activities and the rules and regulations governing science. At several Christian universities, efforts are being made to conduct interdisciplinary conversations stemming from this holistic knowledge perspective. If these efforts are successful, knowledge will be viewed as a single, cohesive whole. Universities are recommended to teach students who want to become scientists how to think critically about the nature of Science and how well-suited the various scientific paradigms are to a Christian understanding of reality.
It would be cautious for Christians to think Christianly while approaching any science field. Faith in God while making these approaches need to be the center where Christians hold firm. Some people believe that Science is the solution to all issues, i.e., that Science can cure all human illnesses if we use the methodological approach to solving problems, as a result of the fast breakthroughs in Science and technology over the past several centuries. Some people think that those who practice a faith do not require Science (Dockery). The Bible is the only book one needs to read to learn about God. These two positions represent the extremes of each argument. The majority of people would likely fall somewhere between these two positions.
According to my academic career, I can proudly say that I have noted the principles revolving around Christian thinking. While approaching my scientific research, for instance, starting with a word of prayer and asking God to guide me, I tend to see things from a different perspective. I believe and have faith that I usually view it all from God’s perspective, and I feel blessed to have God’s sufficient Grace to view things from that particular angel. All one has to do is view things differently, and God will do the rest, with truth and honesty being one’s drive.
Work Cited
Dockery, David S. “Faith and Learning.” A Handbook for Christian Higher Education, 2012, pp. 345–357.