Matthew Hall on Scientific Theism

Matthew released results from a survey of scientists revealing that naturalistic atheists are in the minority. Here is the beginning of the summary of the survey findings.

"About two-thirds of scientists believe in God, according to a new survey that uncovered stark differences based on the type of research they do. The study, along with another one released in June, would appear to debunk the oft-held notion that science is incompatible with religion."

If this survey is correct, how does it jive with the fact that most pop-science shows, like the ones appearing on the Discovery Channel or the National Geographic Channel, have such a heavy slant toward Naturalism? It is obvious that the minority have control of the media outlets, when it comes to science. This trend can be reversed as more theistic scientists write about the compatibility of religious faith and the scientific endeavor.

Furthermore, scientists of faith should understand that there need not necessarily be a commitment to "methodological naturalism." Many scientists have true religious faith, but refuse to conduct their science from that standpoint, instead opting to do science just like the naturalists do. A very good article by Dr. Steve Cowan on the subject of methodological naturalism can be found in the January-February 2005 issue of Areopagus Journal. Sorry it is not online yet.