“Science and God”

By

Emilio Chaviano

December 16, 2011

Has science found the “God particle”?  European nuclear research scientists have announced that they are close to discovering the elusive Higgs boson, the “God particle” that is thought to be the prime building block of the universe. I am happy for them and I sincerely pray that they find it. However; if scientists never find this subatomic particle, it would be fine with me also. My limited knowledge of science and theology simply makes me say…big deal!  The people I know in my family, friends, work, church, cafeteria, the mall, the streets, the doctor’s office, the funeral homes, the unemployment lines and the soup kitchens are not really interested in any sort of particle even if it carries God’s name. People are looking for a meaningful experience that involves their dreams, hopes, relationships, sense of purpose and identity. My personal view is that all the explosive power, order and mystery of the physical universe became available to all of us when a baby was born inBethlehemin a humble manger.  So my question for you today is not about finding a particle, but finding receiving the greatest mystery of all. O come, O come, Emmanuel!