In a relatively new book out by Deepak Chopra titled War of the World Views, Chopra argues that there must be an intelligent architect behind the creation of the universe. At the end of his interview with Bill O’Reilly ( November 2, 2011 ), he also mentions that the world-renown physicist Steven Hawking has stated that it is impossible to scientifically conclude that there is no God, and that it is equally impossible to understand why there are “laws of physics” in the universe to begin with.
In the last couple issues of Sky and Telescope which I subscribe to, there are multiple news stories about completely baffling scientific discoveries which have been recently made. One discovery was of a star which has a ratio of hydrogen to helium that was believed to be completely impossible…thereby demanding a complete astrophysics theory re-writing of how stars are formed. Another discovery is that not only is the universe expanding, but the galaxies at its furthest perimeter are actually accelerating further…again, turning everything we (think we) know about the creation of the universe on its head! Indeed, there is more and more evidence in almost every branch of science which underscores how little we actually do know, and how amazingly complex and intricate all of creation really is! “No God,” some would say; poppycock!
The obvious question that you must be able to answer from your kids is this: “What do you believe (Mom or Dad), and what evidence do you have to back it up?” What about dinosaurs, and evolution, and the big-bang theory? Even if you are not a scientist, you must have intelligent well thought out responses to these questions if you are to pass your faith on to your kids!
One of the very best books I have read in the past 5 years about God in science is Show Me God by Fred Heeren. There are certainly many other books available, including a whole raft of titles from the Creation Science Foundation. I prefer, however, to read books written by practicing scientists in their field of expertise who are also Christians because their information tends to be more accurate and up to date. Regardless Mom & Dad, you must be able to answer your kids’ tough questions if they are going to embrace what you believe!
Years ago, my oldest boys were in 4th and 6th grade and I had them in the Sunday school class which I was teaching. I was not inclined for them to hear about Noah’s arc for the 45th time, so I wrote all of my own class lessons. At the time, all of the kids were getting hit with a boat-load of evolution stuff in public school, raising a lot of questions and doubts with the kids. As a result, I spent the next 8 weeks going through evolution with the kids in the class from a Christian + science perspective. Talk about enthusiastic! The kids loved it, learned a great amount, and I know first-hand that the impact on my own two sons will last their entire lifetime!
My challenge to every parent is this, be able and prepared to show God to your own kids, giving a well thought out defense for the Gospel and your own faith while they are young. Young actions will impact multiple generations as well as your own!
