For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. (Romans 1:20 NIV)
Most of us have heard of the Higgs Boson, or "God Particle" by now. If you haven't, in a very, VERY small nutshell, it is a discovery of a specific particle that physicists say created the Big Bang. It is what makes mass out of nothing.
Not surprisingly, this has upset many Christians who insist on taking every word of the bible literally. We all know Genesis did not start with "in the beginning God created a particle which would produce mass." Therefore, there is no Higgs Boson.
I have always taken issue with the separation of religion and science. I think both become so much more beautiful when we put them together. It is astounding to discover HOW God did what he did... and knowing a little bit more about it does not make it any less miraculous. When I was involved in confirmation classes I remember the kids being told, "Science answers the question "how?" and religion answers the question "who?".
I don't know the science behind this, but someone has taken the signature data of the Higgs Boson and put it to music. The music sounds so full of life! Here is a link to it. Close your eyes and listen to it 2 or 3 times... and let THAT be your devotional time for today. Here is the link: http://www.geant.net/Media_Centre/Media_Library/Media%20Library/Higgs_Boson_Atlas.mp3
Father,
We marvel at the universe and all its complexities! Keep us mindful of the fact that you created science and so have no problem with using it as you create and continue to work in this world. Amen.
Joys: Fun baby shower yesterday; car fixed; harmony of science and religion
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