Science is investigation
of recorded information,
experimenting, testing theories,
giving thought to awkward queries,
and alternative suggestions,
never jumping to conclusions.
When considering the past,
science has got limitations,
looks for traces that remain,
tries to think what they may mean. –
Many fossils show death-agony,
speaking of a great catastrophe,
which makes calculations harder
for we must admit, with wonder,
age-assessment needs more knowledge,
since the modes of rock formation,
and the rates of degradation
of the chemicals we measure,
may have varied in such epochs;
also content of the rocks
when first formed, cannot be known;
– tree-trunk-fossils crossing strata
show how quickly rocky matter
was laid down around to bury them;
in some ‘fossils’ they are finding
protein, tissue still surviving,
bone unfossilised – impossible
if they’d lain there for a multiple
of millions and millions of years.
What framework for interpretation
fits this new accumulation,
unearthed facts, – Darwin’s suggestion,
or the Creator’s revelation? –
the former brings no obligation,
the latter duty and salvation.
Comments
valiswaverider | July 9, 2011 - 04:37
Is there a third option may be just to marvel at nature? Both dogma and analysis seem to limit true comprehesion.Maybe finding your own meaning may be equally valid
Rhiannonw | July 9, 2011 - 08:04
Hullo, valiswaverider, thank you for reading!
Wonder and marvel are certainly the beginning. And the shouting that's around can be very confusing, but I think the beauty and intricacy speaks of its skilful Designer, and he should be praised, especially as he's told us about it in the Bible, and wants to know us and help us. I hope you find him!
valiswaverider | July 9, 2011 - 11:03
You are right the science vs religion debates seems to be dominated by a lot of mud slinging. However I did find a very fair and considered book which I would highly recommend. Einstein and Religion by Max Jammer is a very interesting book on the subject and not at all one sided but a well researched book on theology and science,I would highly recommend it.
I ,d be interested to know what you think of some of my work which deals with the same subject. In my new poem "sum" I address questions of belief and proof directly
cheers Rob
Rhiannonw | July 11, 2011 - 16:58
I'm sorry that I have been slow responding, — been away for a few days.
Einstein saw the limitations, and usefulness of scientific study done carefully, didn't he?
I have read 'Sum' a few times, and still do find difficulty in understanding the philosophical ideas regarding ignoring what we can't see. It seems to lead back though to the impossibility of our knowing all about our universe and its history and origin, and the origin and content of right morality, without revelation from one who knows. Our imaginings can never be satisfying. So, the advisability of reading the words of Jesus Christ, with the consideration of 'was he mad, bad, or good' – if the latter then his/God's claims are stupendous, but fit. It seems to be the only way for there to be foundations, and if they are true, then what delight! Of course, I would assure you that they are true and worth finding! The historical support for Christ is very strong, and the lasting effects of his true following, and again, the study of science backs up well the evidence for a Designer in observing nature http://creation.com/ does deal with a lot of questions there.
Rhiannon
mark_yelland-brown | August 16, 2011 - 16:53
Hi Rhiannon!
I think it beautifully captures the spirit of this age, the idea that you must be an ignorant bigot to
believe in a creator.
I just haven't the faith to be an atheist!
Rhiannonw | August 16, 2011 - 17:10
how I echo that, but it is sad that most seem to assume that scientists have proved evolution, and they can rest in that without any investigation. I don't think most scientists themselves would dare say that, but many hope that it is true. Others of course, are very happy to endorse that creation fits the facts better, and that the Creator can be known!
Thanks for your comment. God bless.