Is Christianity allowed on the Forums?

[researcher_josh23]

Hi, I'm new here, so I just wanted to ask this question to clarify.

As a Christian, my worldview affects how I interpret science, and so am I allowed to state my opinion about something from a Christian standpoint?

I realize that politics and religion are usually avoided on any type of forum, but when it comes to a scientific principle/problem/etc., can I offer my opinion coming from a Christian standpoint?
I wanted to ask this before I possibly get kicked off the forums..
Thank you,

Josh

 

[fresh_42]

Hi, I'm new here, so I just wanted to ask this question to clarify.

As a Christian, my worldview affects how I interpret science, and so am I allowed to state my opinion about something from a Christian standpoint?

Just to the extend that it coincides with mainstream science how it is taught worldwide at universities.

I realize that politics and religion are usually avoided on any type of forum, ...

Yes, on ours as well and as for good reasons.

... but when it comes to a scientific principle/problem/etc., can I offer my opinion coming from a Christian standpoint?

I'm afraid no, as there is only a scientific standpoint. There is no such thing as a Christian standpoint: either it is scientific supported by evidence and according publications, or it is no standpoint at all.

I wanted to ask this before I possibly get kicked off the forums..
Thank you,

Josh

From the rules and terms:

Non-mainstream theories:
Generally, in the forums we do not allow the following:

• Discussion of theories that appear only on personal web sites, self-published books, etc.
• Challenges to mainstream theories (relativity, the Big Bang, etc.) that go beyond current professional discussion
• Attempts to promote or resuscitate theories that have been discredited or superseded (e.g. Lorentz ether theory); this does not exclude discussion of those theories in a purely historical context
• Personal theories or speculations that go beyond or counter to generally-accepted science
• Mixing science and religion, e.g. using religious doctrines in support of scientific arguments or vice versa.
• Philosophical discussions are permitted only at the discretion of the mentors and may be deleted or closed without warning or appeal

 

[russ_watters]

As a Christian, my worldview affects how I interpret science, and so am I allowed to state my opinion about something from a Christian standpoint?

Welcome to PF.

While it is difficult to know what exactly you mean by that - different people practice their religions differently - the basic answer is this: on Physics Forums we discuss science from a scientific point of view and the idea of discussing science from a religious point of view sounds to me like a contradiction in terms. So if you are really looking for a yes or no answer to your question, the answer is almost certainly no.