RE: [asa] Science proves there's no need for God?

I think this post has been answered well by others, just wanted to add my two cents, and is a reinforcement of George's reply. But first, to preface, as a scientist I try and stay away from absolutes, and try not to use the "P" word: prove, except of course in mathematics. You can't prove that you exist. You may be a figment, and I may be too. Second, if one could prove that God exists, then we as a human race would have no (or at least much less) free will to choose.

James Patterson, Shreveport

--- "Dehler wrote:
> I'm entering a yahoo discussion board debate with another person (an atheist).
> Here's my planned post (first draft)- any comments?
> This is just the opening statement- the meat will come next.
>
> ...Bernie
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
>
> Resolved: Given the success of science, including evolution, there is
> no need for a God as posited by Christians to explain the universe.
>
> <<Opening statement from the negative side.>>
>
> Ultimately, either God exists or He doesn't. No one can either prove or disprove the existence of God. Nobody. Not one. Therefore, it logically follows that "the success of science" cannot disprove God. Therefore, the onus is on the advocate who thinks that there is a logical proof for demonstrating how "the success of science" can "put God out of business," so to speak.
>
> I will show that all arguments that try to prove that God is superfluous (not needed, extraneous) are not logical. In other words, there are flaws in the logical arguments when trying to prove the thesis that by using modern science one can disprove the existence of God. In fact, the great mysteries of the universe actually cause many scientists to reach out for God, and that is why the majority of modern scientists and doctors believe in God[1].

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Received on Wed Oct 8 06:37:28 2008