You’re asking some great questions!
Let’s take a careful look at this question: If the Bible does not talk about some aspect of science, should we not believe the science?
Here are some things we would have to stop believing if we can only believe what’s in the Bible:
- The germ theory of disease
- Molecules, atoms, and sub-atomic particles
- Galaxies and interstellar gas clouds
- Black holes
- The heliocentric solar system
- Gravity as a universal force
- Protozoa, bacteria, and microspores
- Etc., etc., etc.
There is a better way to look at this, and it’s called the doctrine of “The Two Books.” Those books are the Book of Scripture and the Book of Nature, both of which help us learn about God.
I just wrote a mini-essay on the Two Books doctrine in another thread. Rather than repeat it, I will simply provide the link so you can read more if you find it interesting:
I accept evolution as I accept other well-established science because I believe in the God who gave us the Book of Nature.
I believe the teachings of Genesis, which show us (among other things) that God created the universe and everything in it, that He has given mankind the role of stewarding His creation, and that we are made to worship Him.
So yes, you can believe in God and accept the science of evolution.
This is a really good point, @Relates. Some scientists think that science is not just a way to acquire truth, as we Christians believe, but it is the only way to acquire truth. Of course we reject this notion because we believe that God revealed His truth in the Scripture and revealed the ultimate truth–Himself–in the Word made flesh, Jesus the Messiah.
I hope you find these thoughts helpful, @bigballerqueen. If you have more thoughts or questions, let’s keep this conversation going!
Blessings,
Chris Falter