To Commend In Christ All Things Hold Together: The Intersection of Science and Christian Theology
RESOLUTION 14-05
Report R59 (CW, p. 196)
WHEREAS, The apparent contradictions between science and faith create an opportunity for doubt as students pursue their education in a variety of settings; and
WHEREAS, The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document In Christ All Things Hold Together is an excellent resource for Christian reflection on questions arising from the intersection of science, faith, and Christian theology; and
WHEREAS, Reason is never lord over the Christian faith but always the servant of the Christian faith; and
WHEREAS, The idea that nature is an autonomous machine leaving no need for God is a predominate cultural presupposition; and
WHEREAS, Throughout history, many faithful Christian scientists intentionally applied theology to their work and found God’s creative and providential actions in the world; and
WHEREAS, We should always seek to discern the proper use of science and the proper use of Scripture, in order to recognize that Christ and the Gospel are at the center of all things; and
WHEREAS, We have many opportunities to apply these principles in our daily vocations; therefore be it
Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in convention commend the CTCR document In Christ All Things Hold Together:The Intersection of Science and Theology as a helpful resource to prevent the idolatry that results from confusing the Creator and his creation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Concordia University System (departments of theology, natural sciences, and education), the Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools, LCMS campus ministries, and individual congregations utilize this report for the purpose of strengthening the ability of our young people to maintain their faith while also seeing the value of studying the sciences; and be it finally
Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House be encouraged to pursue the development of curricular materials based on this resource for the purpose of catechesis.