Expressing bad attitudes to science without realising it

[cewoldt (Craig Ewoldt)]

Hmm.

Note several issues:

1. There are no biblical references or arguments.
2. There are abundant, unhelpful generalizations, such as the following:

@jammycakes

There are many Christians who approach science in ways that are condescending, dishonest, suspicious, passive-aggressive, judgmental or even outright hostile.

@jammycakes

There is no such thing as “secular science.” Science has rules and honesty has rules, and the rules are the same for Christians and secularists alike.

There is science based on a biblical worldview–God’s Word, and science that is based on a materialistic worldview–man’s word. The result is that the evidence from nature is interpreted in different ways.

@jammycakes

Referring to scientific theories as “evolutionist” when they have nothing to do with biological evolution.

There is cosmic evolution, etc. It is legitimate to use the term evolution in many other scientific endeavors. And these generally refer to unguided, purposeless natural processes.

@jammycakes

Discouraging your young people from pursuing science-based careers.

Another generalization. Of course, in any group of millions of people you can find all kinds of approaches. But many YEC folks encourage students to pursue science. Evolutionists discourage non evolutionists by cancelling non evolutionists.

@jammycakes

Remember that science is the basis for people’s jobs and careers. Teaching things about science that are incorrect, misleading or confusing can undermine people’s ability to do their jobs properly.

First there is the assumption that non evolutionists are teaching incorrect, misleading and confusing “things.” What would that be? Vestigial organs, junk DNA, that nature can select? Artistic renditions based on the slimmest fossil evidence? Evolutionary science has no peer in all things incorrect, misleading and confusing.

So how does not being an evolutionist keep people from doing good science? The truth is–it doesn’t.

Jeffery Williams is a retired NASA astronaut–and an excellent scientist AND young earth creationist who has spent more time on the international space station than any other American. How did YEC hinder his scientific endeavors? Please tell us what scientific studies are hindered by not embracing biological evolution. I think that list would only include the study of biological evolution. And that seems to hinder the study of biology in general. And Jeff is only one of many prominent scientists that are not evolutionists. The only way that hinders their career advancement is through unwarranted discrimination and cancelling.

Another example is Dr. James Tour, who now advises young non-evolutionists not to be open about their beliefs because that will often hinder them from even getting into an advanced degree program.