You Don’t Have to Choose Between Faith and Facts

Does Science Disprove Faith?

It’s one of the biggest reasons people walk away from Christianity—or never consider it at all. “If science is true,” they wonder, “does that mean faith is false?” From Richard Dawkins to TikTok influencers, the message is loud and clear: science is about facts, faith is about fantasy. But is that really true? Let’s dig into the question.

What Is Science, Really?

Science is the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment. It has helped us cure diseases, explore space, and understand everything from atoms to galaxies. But here’s a critical insight: science is limited—by definition—to the natural world. So what happens when we ask questions about what might lie beyond nature? Like, “Why is there something rather than nothing?” or “Where did the universe come from?” Science can tell us what something is made of—but not why it’s there. Think of a birthday cake. Scientists can identify the ingredients, the oven temp, and the caloric content. But they can’t tell you whose birthday it is or why the cake was made. That’s not a failure of science. It’s a limit of its scope.

Faith Isn’t the Opposite of Science

There’s a common myth that faith means believing without evidence—or even against evidence. But real faith is more like rock climbing. When you climb, you trust the rope—not blindly, but because you’ve checked it. You’ve tested the anchors. It’s a rational trust, based on real evidence, even though you can’t be 100% certain. That’s what Christian faith is like. Faith isn’t about ignoring science. It’s about trusting where the evidence points.

The Big Bang… and What Came Before

Here’s where things get interesting. Modern science tells us that the universe had a beginning. The Big Bang wasn’t just an explosion—it was the moment when space, time, and matter came into existence. So here’s the question: What caused the universe? Science can’t answer that—because science studies the natural world, and the cause of the natural world would, by definition, be outside nature. Philosophers have long pointed out a simple truth: Everything that begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. Therefore, the universe has a cause. That cause must be powerful, timeless, and outside of space and matter. It must be… something—or someone—a lot like what Christians mean when they talk about God.

But What About Evolution and Genesis?

Maybe you’ve heard that Christianity means believing the earth is 6,000 years old and evolution is a lie. But here’s the reality: faithful, Bible-believing Christians disagree on how to interpret Genesis 1. Some read it literally. Others see it as poetic or theological in nature. Some affirm evolutionary creation, believing that God set the universe in motion with intention and design. Here’s the point: The “how” of creation has never been the test of Christian faith. The central claim is this: In the beginning, God created. If you believe the universe had a cause, you’re already asking the right kinds of questions.

So, Can You Be Scientific and Christian?

Absolutely. You don’t have to choose between thinking and believing. In fact, many of the greatest scientists in history were people of deep faith. And many people today—including astrophysicists, biologists, and philosophers—are convinced that faith in God is reasonable and evidence-based. So if you’ve ever felt forced to pick between science and faith… maybe it’s time to stop choosing sides. Instead, follow the truth wherever it leads. As Einstein once said: “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” Let’s not be lame. Let’s not be blind. Let’s pursue both—together.