Unmasking The Religion of Science And The New Age

Two days ago, I published a blog on Singularity-The Scientific Rapture. If you did not read it yet, do so now.

A new age is dawning; one in which created beings deny the existence of their creator and finite minds cast doubt on The Infinite One. In this new age, just like it's cool for men in the fashion world to be homosexual it's cool for scientists to be atheists or agnostics. Any belief in God is frowned upon, not because it contradicts scientific data but because it challenges the rebellious nature of men's hearts who have chosen to reject Him. There is no scientifc data which comprehensively disproves the existence of God. I am so sure of this that if anyone thinks there is, I issue an open challenge. Bring it!

I digress...

According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, in this context, "religion" is defined as:

a: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices

b: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith

It also gives one definition of "faith" as, "something that is believed especially with strong conviction."

Let's make things really simple so nobody gets confused. Any cause or system of beliefs that's vigorously defended is a religion. Hence, militant atheism, for instance, is a religion. So, in essence, the only way to be non-religious is to not have any belief system whatsoever. What does that mean? If you want to distance yourself from all religion, you cannot have a position or hold on to an opinion. You must be swayed by all evidence that's provided at all times.

In addition, even if your belief system is based on scientific evidence, it can be religious. If the ideas which form the basis of your belief system are based on extrapolations that are not explicitly stated by the evidence and you hold on to it with ardor and faith, it's a religion. Why? You believe the evidence means something that the evidence does not specifically state. Even if your position makes logical sense, your logic contributes to your religion. Hence, if you try to defend your position in the face of other opposing evidence, you are being a religious fanatic.

From Faith Science;

But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Romans 1:18–20 nlt

People who claim to be atheists or agnostics because of the church’s failure to testify accurately of God are lying to themselves. In addition, Christians who blame the church for not convincing the world of their need for God are completely deceived. According to the Apostle Paul, people have no excuse for not knowing God. That’s especially true for those who study natural sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology. It’s also true for philosophers. The deeper we get, the more we can see his invisible qualities and the less we can deny his power. At some point, it becomes less of a need for proof and more of a choice to rebel against the truth.

Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles.
Romans 1:21–23 nlt

I’ve met several “thinkers” who claim to have once believed in Jesus but walked away for various reasons. I’ve also met those whose arguments break down under the right kind of pressure and expose their true nature. They knew God, and even if they didn’t know him the way we do, they realized that his existence cannot be denied. It also cannot be disproved by any scientific process. They came up with their own ideas, and that’s when things went haywire. Darkness and confusion entered, not because they were supposed to, but because the light was rejected.

Now they parade themselves as possessing wisdom apart from God. Some say they are evolutionists and we are creationists. Evolutionists say they are true scientists, while creationists only believe in fiction. Sadly, such foolishness turns from a pursuit of knowledge into idol worship. Since they don’t worship God and all humans were created for worship, they find someone else to worship. That someone most of the time ends up being a popular scientist or philosophers. For instance, Charles Darwin is god for several who study his work. Many also worship the work of the modern thinker Richard Dawkins. Some others won’t give credit to another man but choose to worship themselves or science itself.

We're all religious because we have a system of beliefs! What's your religion?