When I go to Heaven, I want to become a scientist. ^^ I can’t say for sure that I’ll be a good one, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy it a lot. Whenever I go to bookstores, I cannot take my eyes off of the science corner. God created this world in marvelous, mysterious ways. Although it is puzzling to figure out what's behind everything going on in this world, He left us just enough breadcrumbs for us to solve each mystery. The whole process of discovering the laws of the universe that God created, applying them in real life, and mimicking the creation in our own way seems very fun and exciting. However, I don’t think that God will just reveal all the secrets behind the universe once we go to Heaven. Personally, I feel like I'd be a tad bit disappointed if He gives answers to everything before I obtain a chance to figure things out ^^. Then again, still others who were yearning to discover the answer to such secrets all their lives probably have different opinions from me. In spite of this, I think we will have more answers than we have now in Heaven. I also feel like our eyes will be open wider so we see more as well.
My knowledge of science is superficial. I can’t understand complex scientific formulas or equations. In addition, science is advancing so quickly nowadays that for an average joe like me, sometimes it’s hard to even grasp the basic concept of new technologies. It is scary just to think that I might be further separated from science. However, my steadfast love for science has never changed, and I am trying my best to stay updated to this stream of new technology.
Within my realm of scientific knowledge, it never occurred to me that science conflicts with my religious belief. Science does not weaken or cause any doubt in my belief in God. Instead, science helps my pursuit in faith. However, it is unfortunate that some scientists insist on their personal belief as if it is based on science. Even though what they are claiming has no scientific justification, they still attach “science” to their claim. Hearing them speak frustrates me because it is based on their ‘strong subjective belief’. Whenever I hear them debating and criticizing religion, I am shocked by their ‘ignorance.’ They are ‘criticizing without understanding’ the subject. I wish they would just say “I don’t know.” I really cannot understand their premise that science should first exclude God or religious beliefs. What they claim as science is not true science but a baseless personal belief. It is just what they wish to believe.
I really hope that true scientists will come out of our church. Thankfully, our brother Won Hyuk Seo gave a valuable opportunity for our children to experience what it would be like to be a true scientist. It was pleasing to watch them enjoy scientific experiments and have fun. I believe that God was happy as well seeing our children being joyful in discovering and finding His intention behind His creations. Fighting (화이팅) to all the true scientists in this world !!
Following the shepherd…
Pastor JiWon Choi.