1. Yes, it is possible to believe in Science and Christianity.
a. It is possible to believe in Science and Christianity because they both seek to establish similar dialogues.
i. Science bases its claims upon observation and experience (Schaab, 2008). ii. Christianity also bases it demands upon observation as well as experience (Schaab, 2008). iii. Both science and Christianity identifies the relationships that confirm and expand their understanding of what is experienced and observed (Schaab, 2008).
b. It is possible to believe in both Science and Christianity because they both share a cause and effect relationship that exists between the two (Schaab, 2008).
i. A relationship exists theologically between God as the Creator (Schaab, 2008 ii. Theologically a relationship also exists
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Based upon the relationship between Science and Christianity, and the nature and characteristics of the Creator can be inferred from the nature and features of creation (Schaab, 2008).
c. It is possible to believe in both Science and Christianity because they both speak of the finite reality of Science and the Infinite reality in theology, and both must speak critically and skeptically (Schaab, 1984).
i. However, the theologian and scientist should attempt to demonstrate as clearly as possible that the reality each investigates does exist (Schaab, 1984). ii. This communication exists in a dialect that indicates as precisely as possible the reality to which each refers (Schaab, 1984). iii. Both Science and Christianity understand that language unsurprisingly falls short of literally describing the realisms that each investigates (Schaab, 1984).
2. No, it is not possible to believe in both Science and Christianity.
a. It is not possible to believe in both Science and Christianity because they do not share the same philosophy
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