Today, many people say—and teach, even to young children—that religion has no business in science and vice versa…that science demands hard evidence, whereas religion is so-called “blind faith,” which they say is contradictory.
But, oh my, are they WRONG!!!
” Take a look at the charger your cell phone,” says Brother Guy Consolmagno, head of the Vatican Observatory and former Harvard University lecturer. “There are two very important numbers on that charger; the number of amps it’s putting out and the number of volts it’s taking in.”
Many Catholic scientists behind famous, life-changing scientific discoveries
“Do you know who Ampiere was?!” Br. Guy passionately continues. “He was a devout and active Catholic in 19th century France. Do you know who Volta was? 18th century Italian, devout Catholic! 
“If you are going into medicine, Mendivilian Genetics. Do you know who Mendel was? An Augustinian priest!
“If you are going into any kind of engineering that involves electronics, you’re going to be using Maxwell’s Equations. Do you know who Maxwell was? A very devout Anglican.
Reality
“So, the evidence in front of you is that if anyone tells you that you have to give up your science to be a religious person or you have to give up your religion to be a scientific person, [that person] is giving you a load of nonsense. And then you should ask yourself ‘why are they telling you that? What’s in it for them?’ says Br. Guy
Advantages of being a Scientist who has Faith
“The biggest advantage,” answers Br. Guy, “is that it keeps you centered on why you’re doing this. Science should be for the glory of God. And what I mean is that it should fun, because joy is the glory of God. Joy is evidence of God’s presence, and joy only comes when you approach the truth.”
When asked how his scientific work over the decades changed his faith, Br. Guy is quick to respond.
“My scientific work has made me recognize the joy that comes from being close to God. My scientific work has made me recognize the necessity of church. I can’t just find God on my own.”
Vatican Observatory Talks, Podcasts and Website
The Vatican Observatory gives talks and summer school for astronomy students around the world, many attendees who go on to pursue science on their own.
“You know the image of the Black Hole, the shadow of the Black Hole, that came out a few years ago?” asks Br. Consolmagno, who has been doing this for nearly 50 years, “The fellow who organized that, ran it and put it together was a summer school student of ours in 1993.”
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