The Relation of Science and Religion.pdf - Online Christian Library

292 SCIENCE AND RELIGION.fixed and unchangeable, so t,hat persistent antagonismto them is only conflict of a weakerforce with a stronger which must end in disasteror destruction to the weaker. Overagainst this we do not find it possible toplace any statement, either in the form ofdirect affirmation, or of inference deduciblefrom the implications of Christ's actions orwords, which can be regarded as directlycontradictory. On the contrary the deedsand sayings of Christ carry a multitude ofsuggestions in strict harmony with t.his generalteaching of science. When He wouldindicate to His hearers how they are guidedin their judgment by the uniformity of naturallaw, He points to the signs which theyinterpret in the aspect of the atmospheremorning and evening. When the suggestionis placed before Him that He should castHimself from an eminence in token of Hissuperiority to ordinary risks, He does nothint at a suspension of the law of gravitation,but teaches that man should not transgress thedivine will by rashly exposing himself to danger.When He would teach men to combinelabor and trust, He points them to the uniformprovision for the clothing and adorning