Science & The Bible: Debatus Infinitum

Ahhh, science... The excuse for angsty, know-it-all high school "atheists" use to discredit everything in the Bible. This and the Old Testament antiquated laws (stoning children, slaughtering cities, etc.) are the entire basis for their argument. Pulling off the balancing act between Science and Biblical beliefs can be tricky, switching personalities, convictions and beliefs at a moment's notice to fit the environment around you can be a tough experience. Here's a tip: DON'T DO IT! Reasons:

1. Easier to just not do that.
2. Just because someone else believes something else, doesn't mean you *must* agree. Grow a backbone. Variety is the spice of life.
3. Giving up morals for acceptance is a pretty scummy thing to do.

Yes, I understand that it might be uncomfortable to face others with your beliefs, but totally changing sides isn't the answer. That said, let's move on. 

Science and the Bible can be complementary. Any time that there was a miraculous natural event (parting of the Red Sea, water from the rocks, manna from heaven, etc.), even if it can be explained through Science, it was set up by God and heavily controlled to achieve a specific goal. Science can both be described as a tool of God, and our way of trying to understand Him.

Perspectively: Approaching the Bible (My Way)

In class, we discussed several ways on how to approach the Word of God. Since my other blog posts have been (more or less, close enough to, don't judge me) objective, I decided to describe the way I approach scripture.
Scripture, to me, will always be the actual words of God Himself. They are the breath of God (All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)). God Himself, is the author, while the writers were used as conduits. They were not, however, just, to use a crude metaphor, fax machines (receive data and print it out). They all had their unique writing styles that were woven into the message, but the message itself was not altered by their human wills. While humans aren't perfect, God is, and He protected His words throughout the ages, from the original, through every translation and iteration of His true Word. I believe in the infallible, true Word of God. I believe that it is still relevant to daily living, and essential for a healthy relationship with the Almighty.
While this is but a short description, this is what was discussed during class, and it felt fitting to stop at that.