The article How to Teach Science to the Pope by Michael Mason better put into perspective for me the ongoing issue between science and religion. With insights from a few slightly different views you can better understand how the science side of the issue want their discoversies and further research to be viewed. " If you think the universe is fundamentally good and that it's an expression of a good God, then studying how the universe works is a way of becoming intimate with the creator" (Consolmagno). From a religious view i see this as a very good point, for if you believe that god created the universe then understanding is appreciating his creation. Also, the point that God gave us the freedom to make choices within the universe so why would further understanding the universe around us be such a problem.
I'm not saying i choose a certain side on the issue i just found this article very interesting and brought up great points. I respect the fact that rather than arguing and totally disagreeing they are seeking an understanding by putting the scientific studies into a different perspective for someone that is religious or leaning towards the religious side of the issue.
Mason, Michael. "How to Teach Science to the Pope." Discovery Magazine 18 Aug. 2008.
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