Quote Originally Posted by naturalmystic
Here's a question for everyone...

There are literally an infinity ways and reasons to explain stuff. So why single it down too just ONE. To me, there's just to many options, and to single it down to one is arrogant. I think when people have religions, they reduce their capabilities to interpret stuff around them. They become 'close-minded".
Howdy naturalmystic,

I agree,that some folks can be close-minded,if they are thoroughly 'steeped' in their religion,however,that's mostly true for the less educated person of Faith,for those that are more educated,they are in a constant process of reconciling new data versus accepted belief. But the data that they process,is not used for rejecting their Faith,but rather,to see the Hand of God in all things.

My Faith,has made me more spiritual,not less..being a father and a man of 46 years,I have seen much that can only be explained as the Hand of God being involved,in fact,I often have circular reaffirmations,on a daily basis,that God works in mysterious ways,indeed. The longer you live,the more that you will experience,that can only be explained as the influence of a Higher Power. Simply becoming a father,made me more spiritual and I realized that our children,are indeed a blessing from God, and I have been humbled many times,having to start over from scratch..sometimes from the street. I give all credit to God,for what seemed miraculous at times,the providing of what I and my family needed. Events have come together in such a way,as to defy any other explanation..and you have to be spiritually aware,to discern the mysterious workings of God,but you can grasp it to some degree,if you simply pay attention. However,we are warned not to go to far in this particular discerment..but rather,simply be grateful and humble and place our trust in God.

To me,Science merely reinforces my Faith,as we discover how the Universe works..it does not lead me away from God..but rather,leads me back to God.

Have a good one ....