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Quite often, discussions of the origin of life and the universe ultimately leads to empirical data and the resulting theories concluding that any other ideas are myths – particularly the Christian belief that God created the world.  Science takes this one step further in declaring belief in God as a wasteful superstition practiced by unenlightened people.  The only reality is what can be physically observed and measured.

What if there is more to the discussion?  Science observes the universe, tests hypotheses of how it works and continues to expand our body of knowledge on an infinite number of subjects – except one.  Why is there something rather than nothing?  From where did physical matter come?  In this regard, science speculates and proposes its own “myths”. 

We suggest that science and religion co-exist quite well.  Science answers how the universe functions and religion answers why it is here in the first place.  We also believe that the Biblical understanding of the universe is the most comprehensive and conclusive of all the other explanations of why there is something rather than nothing. 

• Is it a scientific proof? No. 
• Does it have grounding in how the world behaves and how to live in it? 
• Definitely yes. 
• Is it believable?  That’s up to you!

Join us for the story.  Let us know if you are coming or if you have questions:  mail.stsophiaugcc@gmail.com

Fast Facts

• Age:  12 years old and up (no child care available)
• Cost:  Refreshments and Lunch are free
• Audiences:  Believers and non-believers alike
• No formal prayer service involved – Prayer encouraged and Confession available for Catholics

Schedule

8:45am:   Arrive.  Coffee, Juices, Rolls/Donuts – Church Refectory
9:00:  Welcome (In Church) – Abagail
9:15:  The Importance of Stories – Deacon Michael
9:30: Something Rather Than Nothing, “The Universe” – video
9:55: Open discussion on the “The Universe” video – Abagail
10:15: Break
10:30:  Why are Things So Messed Up – Matvi
10:45:” It Gets Worse” – video
11:15:  Open Discussion on the “It Gets Worse” video – Jeremy
11:30:  Break
11:45:  Praises –Church (Short prayer – Voluntary Participation)
11:50: Lunch – Church Refectory
12:45: “What If Anything Has God Done” introduction – Maura
12:50: “What If Anything Has God Done” – video
1:40:  Break
1:45:  Meditation – God Says: “It’s Been Paid For”
2:00:  Open Discussion – All