Evolution Trumps Creationism

[Beta Ray Bill]

So what do you think is up with Christian scientists? I know a few very smart, very good ones who are nonetheless pretty serious theists . Do you think they're just able to compartmentalize? Or is it more sect-specific, like most of the people I'm talking about are Catholics, who seem generally not to have a problem with evolution, so it's theologically OK to be an evolutionary scientist?

I don't know a lot about Christian scientists, but I have a friend who may fit the way of thinking. My friend is "spiritual but not religious". He believes in evolution and thinks a lot of the bible is metaphorical and not factual. However, he is a stern believer in creationism. I think that Christian scientists, like my friend, are willing to accept science, BUT ONLY TO A DEGREE. My friend accepts science, but only that which doesn't conflict with his faith.

Then there are fundamentalist Christian scientists who try to use ad hoc ideas just so their beliefs won't be completely wiped out, and those people I think don't qualify as scientists.