Why isn't there more science in the Bible?

[Saved7]

My dear science teacher, if that is your biggest concern, then I think you've missed the whole point. The bible was written to address something that can't be measured or "observed" in the common way that man observes the physical. It was written to reveal God to man and to address the spiritual condition of man/woman; not the physical. It just so happens that the physical life has an affect on the spiritual, and the lack of spiritual understanding shows up in physical ways; ie, death, disease, violence. Now there's a science that you should study...God understands the effects of the physical and spiritual interactions in ways that we humans could benefit from.

[faroutinmt]

I love science and also believe that God created the heavens and the earth just as it says in Genesis. I am grateful that God has given many people the ability and curiosity to look into and explore His works in creation. I have enjoyed reading the responses to this post.

[IPet2_9]

One reason (not the only one...) is that the scientific method was not developed until 1000 AD. People did not have the same inductive line of thinking 2000 years ago as they do now. They were more physical, and artful. The Bible's literary style reflects that. But that doesn't change the timeless truths held therein, though.

[1of7000]

God's Word deals with fundamental truths to human character. by comparison science is just another trivial pursuit.

[SirTanTee]

I suspect that God was clever enough to realize that if the Bible praised the existence of tectonic plates, subatomic particles and thermodynamics, almost everyone up until 1900 would have thought it was absolute loony-talk.

[1of7000]

or because if there was more science in the Bible it would not be allowed to be taught in our schools.

[CoffeeCat]

What I really like and appreciate about the Bible is that it truly was written for all time. As SirTanTee said, if various components of science were specifically named in the Bible, people might think it "loony". But just as much to the point, I don't think it would be as relevant to them. Of all the people who have ever had access to scripture to read, how many of them would have taken comfort in finding out information about subatomic particles? Would it have helped them in some fundamental way? My guess is that God knew that people needed to hear and know they were HIS people, and that He is their God..... first and foremost.

Regardless of your intellect, your limitations, your need, your wealth or poverty, the message of the Bible is one that all people can appreciate -- the message that there is a God who has made us for Himself, and who has called us back to Him. That's the message most needed. Very specific side tangents about, say, electromagnetic fields or cell division would have confused many, MANY generations of people. It would have only made sense when science finally developed the idea, and THEN people would cease to be baffled..... except for those in developing countries, far out of the reach of modern science or the desire to care about it. I suspect it would still baffle them. Thankfully, our Bible applies to us all.

And even though it applies to us all, there still IS science in it, for all who WANT to look over that aspect of the Bible. I find that very neat. It's been added in, but because it never was the essential message, it was never given prominence.