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Question by MortalGuardian: What are some parallels between science and the Bible? In other words, what are some things that both science and the Holy Bible agree upon? You know, a lot of people like to talk about contradictions in the Bible, or how the Bible is wrong, because science proves otherwise. Don't be dismissive and say that there is nothing at all that science and the Bible square away on. That simply isn't true. What are some things that science and the Bible confirm one another on? Best answer for What are some parallels between science and the Bible?:
Answer by scooterpoop supreme contributor
Atheists lie about both of them for fun?
Answer by Vanessa
Just because the bible might say something which we know is true through science, doesn't mean it's supernatural claims are true. Anyone can tell certain things about the world, it doesn't mean their other claims are valid at all.
Answer by Question Everything
"you know, a lot of people like to talk about contradictions in the Bible, or how the Bible is wrong, because science proves otherwise." If that's so shouldn't you already know the answer to the question.
Answer by Walter
There's nothing that they agree on.
Answer by Fred
Both confirm that some people believe in magical fairies.
Answer by Reydel P.
In the book of Job, God tells Job: "I hung the earth on nothing." The book of Job was written long before anyone could have known that we are just floating around in space. He also told Daniel: "In those days (speaking of the end times) people will travel to and fro and knowledge will be greatly increased."
Answer by Tasha
Well if you reinterpret six days to mean 4.2 billion years, then I guess they agree on the age o f the earth.
Answer by سبب‎
That the earth is a sphere....no no hang on That the universe is about 12bn years old....ah, wait a bit That stars are immense giant balls of gas that simply can't just be pulled from the sky....hmmm, wait up That snakes and donkeys can't talk, and dragons don't exist......well, I errr.. That conception required a sperm and an egg...Oh bugger, can I get back to you?
Answer by If you are happy and you know it
The Bible: do not worry Science: Worry is a killer The Bible: Wash with running water Science: Wash with running water (since Basel Switzerland) The Bible: Don't touch dead or diseased (unclean) bodies then go and touch others without washing and having a period of separation from others. Science: Almost the same thing, but they wash well (hopefully) The Bible: Jericho's Walls were pushed down, into the ground when the city was destroyed. Science: Jericho's walls were pushed down into the ground. The Bible: Israel crossed on dry ground at the Red Sea and Egypt's army was destroyed there. Science: Israel crossed the red sea and there's evidence Egyptian chariots were destroyed there. The Bible: Noah's Ark is on the Mountains of Ararat Science: Noah's Ark is on a mountain 18 to 20 miles south southwest of Mt. Ararat. The Bible: Laughter is like good medicine Science: ditto
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With the jam-packed schedules of today's families, why would either a student or a parent want to add one more major activity? Clearly, any school project assigned to a student should meet a stringent test for usefulness. Surprising to some, a science fair project is one of the best learning experiences a student can undertake. And, if it is taken seriously, it can be an excellent way to earn significant prizes, qualify for scholarships, and distinguish a college application.
Conceptually, a science fair project is very straightforward. A student chooses a scientific question he or she would like to answer. Then, library and Web research on the question gives the student the background information he or she needs to formulate a hypothesis and design an experiment. After writing a report to summarize this research, the student performs the experiment, draws his or her conclusions, and presents the results to teachers and classmates using a display board. Most stud ents do their projects for a school science fair, but in many cases students can enter that same project in fairs at the city or county level. This is the first step in competitions that lead up to the international level, where prizes total over $ 3,000,000 and the top winners take home $ 50,000 scholarships.
What makes a science fair project such a great learning experience is that it involves so much more than science. If the student is in middle school, the research report will most likely be the longest paper the student has ever written. The bibliography for the report will also be the first ever for some students. And, while library research is still important, these reports are a great way to hone computer research skills as well as learn the ins and outs of common office programs such as word processors and spreadsheets. Most projects involve a good deal of math, and all students get an opportunity to enhance their presentation skills when they prepare their display board and discuss the project with judges.
A science fair project will also have a longer duration than any other assignment a student has done. In contrast to the typical school homework due the next day or perhaps a week hence, a science fair project requires a student to learn to plan over two or three months, a skill of immense importance in adulthood. Procrastination is definitely not rewarded.
Savvy students, especially those who work their way up to higher levels of competition, learn even more about communications skills. They learn the importance of marketing--picking topics and tuning their presentations in ways that will make them most likely to impress a science fair judge. While some may bemoan this lack of purity in the pursuit of science, the fact is that even a professional scientist must compete for funds to continue his or her research. When better to learn how to persuade others than before your livelihood depends on it?
A scienc e fair project even provides an opportunity for the discussion of ethical issues such as plagiarism and falsification of data. Indeed, such a discussion is highly recommended. The ease of copying information from the Internet is hard to resist, and many students are far ahead of their teachers in understanding what is possible.
Preparing a science fair project is an excellent example of what education experts call active learning or inquiry (also "hands-on" learning). It is a very effective instructional method; indeed, it is recommended as a cornerstone of successful science teaching. Yet, according to the National Research Council, active learning is not employed often enough in the classroom and its absence is seen as one of the key factors behind kids losing interest in science and not performing to their potential.
Colleges want to see what students have done with the opportunities they have available to them, and science competitions are a fantastic opportu nity. Typically, from two to four percent of science fair entrants at the high school level move on to the top level of science fair competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. While the competition is stiff, those odds are a lot better than the lottery.
Of course, learning about science is at the heart of a science fair project. Our society relies more on science every day, and science fairs are a great way for students to become more knowledgeable about how the world around them works. Every citizen needs sufficient science literacy to make educated decisions about what they see or read in the media, about their own health care, and about other every-day problems.
A science project is a great way to improve your child's academic and communication skills, not to mention help their college resume. If your child's teacher doesn't assign a science project, ask him to.
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