A Powerful Delusion

Today in class, I was put in a position where I was required to share my opinions about homosexuality.

One lady asked, “How can you believe homosexuality is a sin when all the new scientific research suggests homosexuality is not a choice?”

I responded in this way:

“I believe the Bible is more accurate than scientific research. I don’t trust myself to scientific research that doesn’t line up with scripture. The Bible says homosexuality is a sin; therefore, homosexuality is a sin”

After this response, I experienced both external pressure and internal insecurity. I felt the whole room lose respect for me. The audience didn’t express this disrespect outright, but I saw it on their faces. I am sure some of them considered me ignorant to respond in such a way. How can I ignore science when it proves a theory?

After observing the room’s reaction to my statement, I became ashamed at my answer as well. The answer was honest; I REALLY don’t trust science when it negates scripture. I strongly believe that scripture is inerrant, but the external pressures were weakening my resolve. I felt defeated.

On my drive home, I convinced myself that my answer was honest and correct. I shouldn't be ashamed of the gospel! Then I got to thinking. People assume that if science can disprove something than that something is disproved. I am bold enough now to ignore that assumption.

A scripture verse came to mind. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (New International Version)

“The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.”

Suddenly, I realized that scientific "fact" could be a part of that delusion. People who trust science over scripture are choosing to believe a lie; therefore, God deludes them by tampering with all their scientific outcomes and evidences. It may seem far-fetched, but it is possible.

One friend was telling me that she believed creation was created in 6 days. I asked her what she thought about all those SUPER OLD dinosaurs’ bones. She replied, “Maybe God put them there to test our faith.” I laughed when she told me this, but now I think that response is adequate and very possible.

Any scientific fact that negates God’s sovereignty or demeans his perfect law isn’t fact at all. Any evidence that belittles my faith and mocks my God shouldn’t intimidate me. I will just assume God is allowing men to believe a lie by sending a delusion because these men love wickedness. Don’t let scientific “facts” rattle your faith.