This is part II of my examination of ‘theories of creation’. Last Sunday (2024-09-01), I looked at the biblical version of creation. In today’s homily, I will look at some of the scientific theories. I outline the scientific method itself and then I acknowledge both its genius and its inadequacies. I look specifically at the problem of postulates - all axiomatic systems, including math, are subject to Kurt Godel’s theorems of incompleteness - neither science nor philosophy can be both consistent and complete i.e., they, like religion, are built on faith. The biggest act of faith of all is a belief that the entire cosmos came into being ex nihilo (without cause). This contradicts the most basic of all scientific principles: all effects point to a previous cause, and each cause has consequences.
About Fr. Seán ÓLaoire, PhD
Fr. Seán ÓLaoire, PhD, was ordained a Catholic Priest in 1972 and is Spiritual Director of Companions on the Journey, a community which seeks to recognize the God / divinity within each and all of us. Through homilies and lectures, Fr.Seán inspires and empowers us to develop our own personal cosmology where each individual’s spirituality is seen as derived from his / her experiences of God, immanent and transcendent, and illuminated by the teachings of Christ and the wisdom of other spiritual traditions. People of all faiths are welcome to liturgical services Sunday, 9:30 AM, in person at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 786 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94301 or via Zoom. To contact Fr. Seán directly, please visit www.SpiritsInS...
18 сен 2024
