LITTLE ROCK — DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I read a statement recently by a famous scientist who said he was glad he grew up in a family without any religion,because religion just gets in the way of being a true scientist. I'm in college and want to do medical research someday, but this worries me. Is he right?
- J.H.
DEAR J.H.: No, he is not right. Some of the most outstanding scientists of our time are committed believers, and this has been true over the centuries. In fact, some say their Christian faith has made them better scientists, because they believed God has called themto explore His creation.
The real question is this: Is there a conflict between what the Bible teaches and what science says? The answer is no - not when we understand them properly. Many years ago, I heard someone use a phrase that might help you: "All truth is God's truth." In other words, the truth God teaches us through His Word will never contradict the truth He teaches us through His world.
Never forget: God created everything that exists, including thelaws that rule the universe. The Bible says, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ... God saw all that He had made, and it was very good" (Genesis 1:1, 31). If you become involved in medical research someday, you will only be uncovering what Godhas already done.
Commit your life into Christ's hands - including your future.
Write to Billy Graham in care of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C. 28201 or visit the Web site at
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