1. Can Science Prove God?

Short answer: No, not in the absolute, mathematical sense. Science operates through empirical and testable methods, and the existence of God typically lies outside that scope. Science can point to probabilities or highlight phenomena that suggest design—or at least inspire wonder—but it cannot deliver conclusive proof. C.S. Lewis Institute+2Reflections Ministries+2

2. Scientific Ideas Often Cited as “Signs” of God

● The Universe Had a Beginning

Once thought eternal, the universe is now known to have begun with the Big Bang—a fact that some interpret as implying a transcendent cause. United Church of GodReflections Ministries

● Fine-Tuning of Physical Constants

The fundamental constants of the universe seem exquisitely calibrated to allow life. Many find such precision suggestive of purposeful design, though philosophical debates continue. C.S. Lewis Institute+15United Church of God+15arXiv+15

● The Design Argument in Physics

Beyond biology, modern physics reveals intricate laws and initial conditions that many argue point to an intelligent architect—though this remains a philosophical, not a scientific, claim. PhysicsToGod

3. Scientists Who Found Faith Through Science

Here are a few notable examples of scientists whose work or personal reflections led them toward belief in God:

• Francis Collins – Former atheist turned theistic evolutionist; led the Human Genome Project and authored The Language of God. He views DNA as awe-inspiring and compatible with faith. BioLogos+9The New Yorker+9Famous Scientists+9Wikipedia

• Hugh Ross – Canadian astrophysicist who interprets aspects such as cosmic origins and fine-tuning through a Christian creationist lens. Wikipedia

• Wernher von Braun – Rocket engineer who found deeper meaning and faith in his exploration of space, famously saying, “The farther we probe into space, the greater my faith.” Wikipedia

• John Polkinghorne – Distinguished physicist who became an Anglican priest, writing extensively about the harmony between quantum physics and theology. Wikipedia

• Krister Renard – Swedish physicist and former atheist who came to believe in God through deep reflection on the order of the cosmos. arXiv+7C.S. Lewis Institute+7Magis Center+7

• Historical Figures – Many great scientists of earlier centuries—like Copernicus, Kepler, Pascal, Boyle, Newton, and Faraday—saw their scientific discoveries as reinforcing their faith rather than undermining it. Ken KalisWikipediaFamous Scientists