By Analea Styles
As I watched the debate last night I was struck by the very
real joy that Bill Nye has for science and discovery. No one can deny that Bill
Nye, “The Science Guy”, has a deep passion for learning about the universe and
desperately wants to figure things out “scientifically”. He mentioned that one
of our greatest questions is “Why are we here?” In fact he was keen on pointing
out that mankind has many big questions about life, the universe, and origins –
things we don’t understand and he willingly admitted, “I want to know”.
Well, I think we would all agree that we also “want to
know”. And the history of mankind testifies that we have a deep inner yearning
to discover and learn. We know there is something more out there; there are
great mysteries that we are eager to solve. Nye often used that very word,
“mystery”. He claimed, “We go to work everyday to try to solve the mystery of
the universe”. He admitted that consciousness is “a great mystery” to him and
emphasized that it is the “joy of discovery” that drives humanity.
Indeed mankind has been driven to develop multiple fields of
science through which to investigate the world, invent new technologies, and
explore new places. We can all relate Bill’s enthusiasm for discovery, at least
in part.
For Bill, these discoveries and answers must come from the
natural world. He puts his faith in the “reasonable man”, believing that
mankind can and will discover the answers on his own, in time, through
mainstream scientific methods. Bill rejects any hint
of the supernatural and said that for him, natural selection is “compelling and
wonderful and fills [him] with joy.” But it can’t answer his biggest questions.
And in the end, science can’t save “for the wisdom of this world is foolishness
before God” (1 Cor. 3:19).
However, as believers, we can find the answers to many of
these “mysteries” and deep questions that have plagued mankind. For Paul tells
us in Colossians 2 that Jesus Christ is the great mystery “in whom are hidden
all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:2-3).
“For by Him all things were created, in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1: 16-17).
I love how Ken Ham repeatedly
pointed to God’s Word as the answer. We do not back down on the reality that we
base our beliefs on FAITH in God and His perfect Word. We have our confidence
in Him. We know the compelling and wonderful truth of the Bible, the true joy
that comes from the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22), faith in God (Romans 15:13),
and salvation in Christ (Psalm 51:12)!
If you have questions like Bill
Nye; if you love to discover and ache to find the answers to those big
questions of life; if you find that the naturalistic and materialistic response
of secular science doesn’t solve the mysteries in your soul, I will join Ken
Ham in saying “there’s a Book out there” which has the answers. And we pray “ that the God of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Father of
glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the
knowledge
of Him” (Ephesians 1:17).
Read more of our debate responses:
Read more of our debate responses:
- The Proper Way to Engage - Matthew Zuk
- Drawing Worldview Conclusions - Pastor Don Landis
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