Scientific Apologetics and Natural vs. Supernatural Causes

The scientific enterprise studies the web of natural cause and effect, which is machine-like, predictable, and controllable. Many Christians believe the biblical worldview also requires real-world causes that are supernatural in origin. Supernatural causes are singular, personal, unpredictable, uncontrollable, and often produce effects that cannot happen naturally. Many Christians working in science experience tension between doing science and depending on supernatural causes, which are often required in living out their faith. For them, this tension has both a professional and a “living the Christian life” side, and the two sides do interact.