Q&A: Do you see scientific research into the fundamental building block of matter, the origin of the universe, abiogenesis and biological evolution as ” usurping the role of God”

Thankyou for improving my vocabulary. “abiogenesis” 🙂

The answer is “no.”

I can’t conceive of enquiry in and of itself being immoral – certainly not inherently immoral. In fact, more the opposite – we are made to be inquisitive and the delving into the fascinating workings of creation can even be respectful, even worshipful of a Creator. And this is not contingent on including God in the subject or scope of that enquiry.

Someone may undertake such research in a determined attempt to “disprove” God or something. But that sort of rebellion/rejection is not necessary/inherent to the research. And even if it were present, being simply conceptual/emotional/personal, it does not enter the domain of ethical actions which I interacted with in my previous answer ( http://www.formspring.me/briggswill/q/794047628 ).

Originally: http://www.formspring.me/briggswill/q/794373137

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