But how else is one to make an inquiry into this matter, other than scientifically? It seems to me that the only alternative is to accept it as a Mystery, which many have been content to do before we were taught the virtues of Science.
How can it be a "theory" that God commanded the earth to bring forth grass, and the earth obeyed? Where does this leave "Intelligent Design" ?
Oh, I agree that the inquiry must be done by the scientific method. But it is not against the canons of science to declare that a particular phenomenon cannot be explained by natural means.
If you knew the history of western education you would know how facile this statement was. The university arouse at the height of the Age of Faith. The study of the natural sciences (although primitive by today's standards) were an integral part of the education. The "virtues of Science" were completely understood by those who also placed their faith in God.