The ability to falsify a given hypothesis being one of the most important aspects of the scientific method, by what means could science falsify the idea of a supernatural deity? Especially one defined as, "beyond the realm of space and time, non-material, and non-contingent", that seems so popular these days. If you think Science should address the existence of gods, then surely you must know of a way to disprove the existence of gods, otherwise there is no point in applying the methods of science to this area of inquiry.

Thanks.

Supernatural deities are unfalsifiable by definition. And btw, that is not a strength for a theory but a weakness.

Religion and science don’t mix. Okay? Science inspires free thought and religion forces you to adhere to an imaginary pixie fairy that cannot be proven by scientific means. Science allows you to question everything, religion says that if you question god you burn. Religion says that people were made from dirt, when evidence proves we evolved and have common ancestry to fish, Apes, Orangutans, etc.

When scientists tried to prove religion was a bunch of crap, religion mocked them. Come on, this is getting old, the bible is not correct.

A very big question, hard to cover in this forum. First you don’t seem to have an objective or complete view of Science or Religion, so I can see why with your bias you can’t see the compatibility.

In general terms both Science and Religion are searching for objective truths, usually with different methods but these are the goals. If you hold a logical view that real truth will not contradict other real truth, then as we search down these different paths then these truths, if they are really true, will agree not conflict with each other.

If you really kept to pure hard Science & only empirical evidence then you wouldn’t see anything that conflicts with some religions, others there would be conflicts (like the earth isn’t riding on the back of a big turtle or held by a really large guy, per our experience in space).
There is more conflict with the faith elements of Science with the faith elements of Religion. If you don’t think there are faith elements of Science then, like I said, you don’t have an objective view of Science.

Overall there seems to be a fundamental lack of understanding, and perhaps an intentional blurring, between hard natural science (based on the scientific method) that are the observable & objective facts and the man-made categorizations & organization of these facts into whatever form or theory suits us. These man-made structures may help us organize and understand the facts better, or may mislead us as well, but they are Not facts in and of themselves. Accepting these non-observable, non-testable theories as facts themselves is a leap of faith.

So you should understand that not all faith is irrational or goes against reason. Ignorant stereotyping & under-investigated atheistic dogma leads people to think this way. [1] Plus it’s poor logic to use argument by insult [2] "imaginary pixie fairy" especially when much of what you believe is also cannot be proven by hard scientific means and relies on billions of unobserved miracles that go against observed natural processes. These by faith, are accepted as occurring even though they can never be reproduced or observed by the scientific method.

The common, but limited definition of faith does not understand the concept of a reasonable faith. One based on evidence and experience that leads us to trust a God who has a proven track record. You are under the Kierkegaard’s definition of faith is opposed to reason [3], which is not the case in the real world, except for blind or under-investigated leaps of faith.

As beings of limited perceptions and limited knowledge we rely on many things by reasonable faith just to get through the day. So when we say we know something, we usually have reasons. These are based on our personal experiences or the interpretation of available evidence. And as we are taught by others what they know, our trust in them as a valid source of truth also builds into this web of reasonable faith. We should continue to challenge things we take on faith and see how firm they are and if they are based on blind trust or objective truth.

This is the kind of reasonable faith we can have in God & Jesus as Lord.[4] The kind that has proven itself and continues to do so again & again in history and archeology etc.

So as a student of Science & Christianity, I have not found any incompatibility with any of the hard facts of either. There is no fact in science, history, archeology, etc that is denied in the Bible.[5] [6] In fact much of the Bible is considered real history by National Geographic and The Smithsonian. And is often used to help archaeologists [7] make discoveries. So much so that the Smithsonian Institution’s Department of Anthropology has an official statement on “THE BIBLE AS HISTORY.” In it they say:
"… much of the Bible, in particular the historical books of the old testament, are as accurate historical documents as any that we have from antiquity and are in fact more accurate than many of the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, or Greek histories. These Biblical records can be and are used as are other ancient documents in archaeological work. For the most part, historical events described took place and the peoples cited really existed."

I know it is easier to just insult & dismiss what doesn’t agree with your worldview bias. But if you really think you are rational and open-minded, please really look into the evidence and don’t assume it isn’t there because you have never really looked into it yourself.

Hope this helps you at least understand another view, even if you don’t agree with it.
“faith is not a substitute for knowledge, but the response to it.” Udo Middelmann

Evolution, reproduction, metabolism,…Its clear that Life has these traits to help her survive.How does science explain the fact that Life has developed these traits that help her survive for 3 billion years?The last times i checked Science claimed that all these traits are random.Isnt it a bit odd to claim that no planning exists?

The answer to your questions can be found in the Bible. Start reading the first book in the Bible. The truth is there.

John 3:16-18

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I’m currently a grade 12 student. My major interest is in the sciences, since I get 95%+ in all of them in HS.
The thing is, I don’t really know what my options are once I go to university.
If someone could give me an overview of the different science courses I can take, that’d be great.
Oh and also, which universities have the best science courses?

Ahh, I love science! Good choice! I also currently work in a residence hall, so I often try to help other people figure this out!
Anyway, you eventually have to figure it out yourself, and science departments are expanding, so you will have a ton of options! Not the answer you were looking for, right? I know…
Here is what I know- I majored in Meteorology which was a lot of math, a year of physics, a year of chemistry and all of the meteorology that went with it! I also minored in Astronomy, which was a little more physics and all the astronomy classes. My best friend is majoring in zoology, so that is mostly biology and a little chemistry.
You could also do computer science, or major in chemistry, biochem, physics, astrophysics… You get the picture! You could also do pre-Health/medical sciences and get the opportunity to take all of those classes, too!

My suggestion is to look at good science schools (check websites like the American Meteorological Society, or a Physics website, etc, and see who they recommend), and then see what majors they offer and decide if you are interested in those programs. Don’t forget, lots of people change their majors, so going in undecided or changing your mind isn’t a big deal! Just find something that you like

If the human brain is a biological computer, has Science figured out how to manipulate (store/remember, access/recall, inject/think) the information of the brain.
By saying the human brain is a biological computer, I meant that it uses electricity the same way that a PC does.

Science has learned a lot (but not nearly all) about how the brain works. The hippocampus is a key player in the memory game. Calling the brain a biological computer is simply an analogy.

I find it hard to understand Science and was just wondering how important it is that I complete a science course in yr 11 or 12 (college). If so what kind of science should I do? What other subject would you suggest I do??
would someone with little science understanding be able to pass Biology?

It probably won’t be required by your degree program, but it might be required by your college’s general education requirements. My wife got a bachelor’s in Pscyhology and her only science course in college was Earth Science 101.

Now if you’re talking Psychiatry, science is crucial. But for psychology, not so much.

How much science do occupational therapists actually need to know? I am interested in OT, but hate Science and have a hard time comprehending it. Will I need to do a lot of science to become an OT?

Occupational therapy programs contain a lot of science, also tons of anatomy and physiology. You must know every aspect of the human body and how it works. Its a tough program, but you can do it if you really want it. Best of luck to you.

In the 5 branches of the military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard), what are the science related jobs, if any, in each branch? Also, if there are any, are they enlisted or officer jobs?

there are enlisted and officer in all fields. take a look at each branch’s website to read more about jobs. the navy and air force both are heavy in engineering and science, although the army also has a lot of civil engineering.

air force for example has the developmental engineering field which is basically their R&D field. They also have a scientist field (i forget the exact name) which is more about chemical engineering. my point is that all branches will need all types of engineering and Science disciplines. just go to the websites and read up on the jobs. then you can go to http://usmilitary.about.com and you can read more detailed descriptions of each job.

as far as your decision on whether you want to be an officer or not. if you have a degree, become an officer. nothing wrong with being an enlisted person, they work their butts off, but you went to college presumably to make more money and have more of a mangement position as opposed to a technician position, and that’s the difference between officer and enlisted.

I think Science and religion can stregthen each other, for example, Evolution theory and creation theory can go hand in hand. While Christian accounts give the outline of how God created the world, science tells exactly how it was done.

"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind" – Albert Einstein.

Neither Science, nor religion is the whole picture. Science is incomplete, and religion is inconsistent.

And they are both only parts of the whole.

[add] To those of you who are staunchly married to either Science or religion, let me make a subtle point.

If your devotion is science: You must be aware that science is not a finished product and that there are forces, phenomena and concepts that we are only now just beginning to comprehend. Do you seriously think that the theories of today will remain unrefined as our understanding grows?

To those devoted to Religion: I can only say that religion, like many things in life, evolves. Many of the religions of today bear little resemblance to their origins. Consider that when you pray to your god/s tonight.

Here where I live Socialologists and Psychologists work with Counselling. They have either a Bachelor in Social Science, or a Bachelor in Behavioural Science. (and some usually only have a Diploma in Social Science/Counselling).

What is the difference between a counsellor with a Psychology degree than one with a Social Science degree?

Well, for one thing Social Science is a broad term that refers to the study of any social phenomena or behavior. Political Science, Economics, Gender Studies, Geography even…all of these may be considered social sciences…but they aren’t necessarily behavioral Sciences.

Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology are the three big behavioral sciences (some people include economics but I don’t). So if you have a behavioral science degree, it usually means that you have a broad range of studies in all three of these areas without focusing on one specific discipline.

So the primary difference between a counselor with a Behavioral Science vs. a Psychology degree is just area of focus.

If you are asking which is better…at the bachelors level it doesn’t really make a difference. Behavioral Scientists would be more adept to deal with how social and cultural issues affect the individual (which is mostly what counselors do), but a Psychologist would be more skilled with individual emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric problems (which mostly the expertise of a clinical psychologist with a PhD).