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Indeed, many of the early scientists, such as [[Galileo]], [[Johannes Kepler]], and Sir [[Isaac Newton]] were people who believed in the literal truth of Genesis and who based their science on their belief in a Creator.<ref>[http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/4985/ Scientists of the past who believed in a Creator] (Creation Ministries International).</ref>
Indeed, many of the early scientists, such as [[Galileo]], [[Johannes Kepler]], and Sir [[Isaac Newton]] were people who believed in the literal truth of Genesis and who based their science on their belief in a Creator.<ref>[http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/4985/ Scientists of the past who believed in a Creator] (Creation Ministries International).</ref>
=== Philosophical basis ===
The following philosophical assumptions provide a basis for science.<ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, "Leaving your Brains at the Church Door", Video 2 of "Retaking the Ground", Creation Ministries International.</ref>
Christianity provides each one.
* '''That the universe is real'''. Not all philosophies believe that the universe really exists.
* '''That the universe is orderly'''. The Bible teaches that God is not the the author of confusion.<ref>{{Bible ref|1_Corinthians|14|33}}</ref> Some other views (e.g. atheistic views) hold that the universe is the result of chance or that the gods are capricious (e.g. ancient Greek religion).
* '''That mankind may investigate the universe'''. Some religions believe that the creation itself is divine, whereas the Bible teaches that God gave man dominion over creation.<ref>{{Bible ref|Genesis|1|28}}</ref>
* '''That our thoughts are rational'''. The Bible teaches that God made man in His image<ref>{{Bible ref|Genesis|1|26}}</ref>, whereas atheism believes that our thoughts are the result of a series of accidents, and our thoughts are merely chemical processes.
== Types of science ==
== Types of science ==