So with 2011 in the history books, what can we expect in 2012?
This is the age of rapid discoveries and it seems certain that this 21st century will deliver incomprehensible advances in medicine, energy, physics, engineering, biotechnology, agriculture, artificial intelligence, cosmology, as well as outer and inner space exploration - all accelerated by ever increasing computing powers.
So what is right around the corner of discovery in 2012? If only I knew. But I feel like it is Christmas Eve and I just can’t wait to see what is under the 2012 tree of discovery.
Personally, I look forward to hearing more about the discoveries from the CERN project and the elusive Higgs Boson particle as the possible basis for all matter. Physicists should also be revealing more details of the Big Bang and origins of our universe. I am also really anxious to see what insights are brought forth relative to the origins of DNA/RNA and the complexities of life’s proteins. And, let’s not forget about possible evidence of extraterrestrial life. Will we find such evidence? If so what are the implications?
I just can’t wait. I say, bring it on.
Wherever scientific discovery takes us in this New Year, let us not lose our perspective on how we came to be and perhaps more importantly, WHY we came to be. As I’ve said many times before, this universe is not accidental, and not one of us is reading this blog or walking this earth by accident – not one of us! So of all the discoveries of 2012, I think the most important for each one of us will be the discovery of why we exist. By December 31st of this year, I challenge us all unequivocally to give an answer to this all-important question.
Join me throughout the year as we explore the ramifications and implications of scientific discoveries relative to our faith in an omnipotent, omniscient, and immutable creator God. Will any discoveries shake or challenge our faith? Will they affirm our faith? I suppose it all depends on our perspective as to how we got here and why. Let us pledge honesty and an openness of heart and mind as we explore the treasures of 2012.
Finally, let us accept this year of discovery as a gift and embrace it as such.
