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If a capricious supernatural force was to enter the equation they could not be controlled for and could not be studied.
If a capricious supernatural force was to enter the equation they could not be controlled for and could not be studied.
The physical sciences largely study questions involving the natural, not the supernatural, but this is not the same as assuming that the supernatural does not exist. In addition, there are also the social sciences like [[history]]. [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] maintain that history testifies to the supernatural existing and that the physical sciences (such as [[Biblical archaeology]] ) can aid in historical determinations and testify the existence of God and the truth of biblical Christianity.
The physical sciences largely concern themselves with questions involving the natural, not the supernatural, but this is not the same as assuming that the supernatural does not exist. In addition, there are also the social sciences like [[history]]. [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] maintain that history testifies to the supernatural existing and that the physical sciences (such as [[Biblical archaeology]] ) can aid in historical determinations and testify the existence of God and the truth of biblical Christianity.
Three broad philosophies have developed in the scientific community. First, there are those that follow "[[methodological naturalism]]. Those that adhere to methodological naturalism only adhere to [[naturalism]] insofar as it concerns scientific experiments and observations, but may (and indeed, often do) believe in a personal deity. Second there are those that follow "[[Philosophical naturalism|philosophical naturalism]]". Those that follow philosophical naturalism subscribe to the belief that there is no force beyond what can be observed; this branch of scientists do not hold supernatural beliefs, or are skeptical of such beliefs. Third, there are those who believe in following the inference to the best explanation regarding whether or not a supernatural or natural cause best explains a past or present observation.<ref>http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/1315/</ref><ref>http://www.cgst.edu/publication/journal/43/J43_203_Forum04Abstract.pdf</ref> For example, [[creation science|creation scientists]] believe that the [[First Law of Thermodynamics|first law of thermodynamics]] and [[Second law of thermodynamics|second law of thermodynamics]] argue against an eternal [[universe]] and they also claim that these laws point to the universe being supernaturally created. <ref>[http://godevidences.net/space/lawsofscience.php Evidences for God From Space—Laws of Science]</ref> Creation scientist also rightfully maintain the falsity of the [[evolution|evolutionary]] position given the lack of evidence for evolutionary position and the many lines of evidence against the evolutionary position.
Three broad philosophies have developed in the scientific community. First, there are those that follow "[[methodological naturalism]]. Those that adhere to methodological naturalism only adhere to [[naturalism]] insofar as it concerns scientific experiments and observations, but may (and indeed, often do) believe in a personal deity. Second there are those that follow "[[Philosophical naturalism|philosophical naturalism]]". Those that follow philosophical naturalism subscribe to the belief that there is no force beyond what can be observed; this branch of scientists do not hold supernatural beliefs, or are skeptical of such beliefs. Third, there are those who believe in following the inference to the best explanation regarding whether or not a supernatural or natural cause best explains a past or present observation.<ref>http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/1315/</ref><ref>http://www.cgst.edu/publication/journal/43/J43_203_Forum04Abstract.pdf</ref> For example, [[creation science|creation scientists]] believe that the [[First Law of Thermodynamics|first law of thermodynamics]] and [[Second law of thermodynamics|second law of thermodynamics]] argue against an eternal [[universe]] and they also claim that these laws point to the universe being supernaturally created. <ref>[http://godevidences.net/space/lawsofscience.php Evidences for God From Space—Laws of Science]</ref> Creation scientist also rightfully maintain the falsity of the [[evolution|evolutionary]] position given the lack of evidence for evolutionary position and the many lines of evidence against the evolutionary position.