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Then how can you suggest that scientists should not change theories when new observations are made?

Don't confuse real science with things like astrology, cosmology, and quite a bit of psychology.

How does the Bible explain the polarization of the CMB?

Read it.

If you believe a book once and for all determines scientific evidence and theory, you are no different than the cardinals and you are not engaged in a scientific pursuit.

The bible shows that this conversation is not very important. Man is important not the un-understandable ordinances of the heavens. We will never know why simple things like gravity and magnetism work let alone the real natural mysteries of the universe. They are just there for us to marvel at but our own salvation and relationship with God is infinitely more important.

"We will ever know..."

Some folks aren't as willing as you appear to be to settle for ignorance.

Some kids strive to get 100% on science and math exams.

I suppose you weren't one of those kids.

Some of those kids grow up to be physicists and mathematicians. They're still trying to get 100%, even though it's a stupendous challenge.

Some of us think this is a good thing.

We will never know why simple things like gravity and magnetism work

Of course the key word in this "why". If you include the transcendent in your hypothesis, it is easy to deduce "intelligent design." Science is unconcerned with such "whys". It takes the universe to exist and to operate in ways that can be understood via observation, experimentation, and theory testing. On this level we know a whole lot about gravity and magnetism. (BTW, these two [of four] fundamental forces, are not all that simple.) If the answer, "because God made it that way," suffices for you, fine. Though, if all of our species took that attitude, we'd still be living in caves.

[apologies for the direct nature of this post, but I couldn't help myself] They are just there for us to marvel at but our own salvation and relationship with God is infinitely more important.

You fundamentalist born agains really irritate me. You stated yourself earlier in this thread that you used to be a "materialist in Sagan's church," (where do I sign up for that, btw?), and now you have the gumption to come into these threads and berate those of us who pursue science and knowledge. Your hubris is disgusting and your ego is unparalleled. You're a guy who a few years ago apparently had some supernatural spiritual awakening, probably as a result of some life changing event, who now goes around telling those of us (who haven't experienced said life changing event) that we are stupid and going to hell.

This is absurd. There is so much more to your 80 years on earth than your bible. So while you spend your days waiting for your shrubbery to burst into flames and speak to you, or praying for your water to change magically into wine during your next meal at Shoney's, believe it or not there are those of us who thirst for true scientific knowledge and understanding of everything from the cumbustible engine, to vestigial components of mammalia, to yes, the Big Bang.

So kindly return to your threads explaining why catholics are idol worshipping heathens, and why your 8 homeschooled children (whom you indoctrinate with YEC nonsense) will be productive members of society, and just how did Noah collect all those animals (it was kinds I tells ya!) and leave us the hell alone.

We will never know why simple things like gravity and magnetism work let alone the real natural mysteries of the universe.

BW, I'm a disciple of our Lord too, but I've got a problem with this. Just because there's a God doesn't mean science isn't worth pursuing. And your statement above... the one I quoted... reminds me of what people used to say about air, or the mathematical concept of zero, or the human circulatory system.

Just because "Why?" is the predominate question doesn't mean "How?" is pointless.