THE ARGUMENT OF SCIENCE

 

II. They Are Wrong Because They Think That Science Agrees With Them

 
There is not one ounce of the Gospel in the first clause of verse 11, "The life of the flesh is in the blood." That is scientific; that is physical altogether, a great biological truth, that my life is in my blood.⁽³¹⁾

--Dr. Harold Sightler

It is the author's opinion that if the Blood Indoctrinators understood genetics, they would not try to incorporate science into their doctrine. The author also believes that these people do not understand genetics because they find science too boring to have done well at it in school. This presents a dilemma; explaining why they are wrong requires an explanation of genetics, but they can't pay attention long enough for that explanation.

Additionally, some people become impatient when science does not say what they want it to say; at that point, they claim that science does not matter. Yet, they were happy to quote what they thought scientists said when it agreed with them. This presents the problem of correcting wrong thoughts about science. The Blood Indoctrinators can say anything they want, then claim that science supports their claim, and any attempt to show the truth will be angrily rejected.

The author will present the required information, in hopes that the ignorant will be willing to learn (and the educated will not lose interest).

Science cannot contradict Scripture, because both science and Scripture are based on truth. Science also cannot, generally, prove Scripture, because science cannot explain the supernatural. Science is useful because it explains general truths; it does not even bother examining one-time events. This means that science is generally true; in specific cases, there may be deviations or even exceptions. Science is an observation of consistent laws. Scripture is generally an historical account of specific events. The best that science can do to prove Scripture is to find indirect evidence that specific events must have occurred.

Several people have wondered why a section on science is included in this book. When science is introduced into a religious discussion, both scientists and theologians get nervous. Most of the people who have read this book skip this scientific study. They say that they cannot understand the scientific aspect discussed. That is unfortunate, since science helps us to appreciate our world. Several people even argue that this book should not depend on science. It does not.

Science is discussed in this book for only one reason. The Blood Indoctrinators claim that science makes certain claims. They are the ones claiming that science proves their position. The author happens to know that science is being mis-represented by the Blood Indoctrinators. They have fabricated their own data, either by distorting actual scientific claims or by creating scientific claims. The Blood Indoctrinators should be exposed for doing this. This section only exists to compare the Blood Doctrine's "scientific" claims with actual scientific claims.

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