Response to Chapter 18

I think that the author of this article tries too hard to compare science and religion with respect to the origins of the universe. Right now, popular scientific opinion and age-old Judeo-Christian belief on creation are, at the most basic level, similar. They both think that the universe started at a definite point in time, before which there was nothing. Maybe the author doesn't quite get the basic idea of religion. God is not physical, therefore his existence cannot be proven by science. He brought about a physical universe in a way that our imperfect human minds cannot fully grasp. Sure, we should try to figure out how He made the universe. He gave us intellect, and we have been working for hundreds of years to uncover the mysteries of the universe by looking at the stars. Some religious people have no problem with modern science, and see every new discovery as proof of the Creator's genius. But others have no interest in it.
When Steven Darksyde states that he can't "for the life of me wrap my head around creationist objections to the Big Bang," one wonders why he cares so much. When he talks about the wonders and the beauty of the universe, and then asks his audience "Is this not inspirational? Is this not worthy of your Creator?" I think that he is fighting for a lost cause. Darksyde thinks that some religious people aren't right in the head, and those same religious people probably think the same thing about him. Furthermore, those people most likely will never read his ebook. I think that Darksyde needs to take a step back, take a few deep breaths, and stop worrying so much about what scientific theories religious people may or may not accept. Everyone is entitled to have his or her own opinion. Telling someone that he or she is being illogical and close-minded will more likely make people defensively cling to their own opinion, not make them receptive to your opinion.