Quote Originally Posted by Gofer Blue View Post
How do you define a minority in this context? There are so many stats available on the Internet I find it impossible to find a consensus.

IMO I suspect only a very small minority of the whole U.K. population believe in Jesus Christ but again impossible to quantify exactly. I wouldn't expect the majority to do so as in these times where truth is optional following Jesus is far too great a challenge best to ignore him and do your own thing.

I think I've read that around 5% of the population attend churches regularly and if only half of those actually believe in Jesus (i.e. true Christians with all that that entails) then that's 2.5% of the population, a very small minority indeed*

Hence it should not be surprising if only a similarly small minority of scientists believe in Jesus. That does not make them wrong of course it's perfectly possible that the other 97.5% are wrong! Also I do wonder if some scientists have a faith but are loath to express it out of fear that their status in the scientific community would be diminished if the bulk of their peers are atheists and only too ready to resort to ridicule? (Although I suspect this would not be the case for Muslim scientists of course!).

The usual popular answer of course is that scientists (and Sludge Factory) possess superior intelligence which therefore precludes them from matters of faith. Try that argument with Prof. John Lennox, professor of mathematics!

You surely know my stance by now and I am only replying to you out of courtesy as you asked me the question directly. I have been faithful in sharing my faith with you and others but, as even Jesus said, there comes a time to say take it or leave it, shake the dust off your shoes, and move on!

*Interestingly stats are usually based on info from the Church of England, a denomination which is shrinking fast in terms of numbers whereas the newer, shall we say free churches such as the one I attend, are increasing in membership numbers. I believe this is due to going back to the basics of Christianity and not compromising by adopting the latest social trends.
I was referring to the global population and not just the UK but thanks for your civil reply. You are easy to communicate with, always polite and I respect your point of view even though I see all religions as man-made and lacking in any real evidence of their veracity.
Enjoy your day, Gofer.