The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel
Week 2: Chapter 1 — Science and God: Friends or Foes?
Read Chapter 1 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Psalm 19:1–4; Colossians 1:16–17.
Previewing Week 2 of The Case for a Creator
Read 3 of 6 discussion questions below. Unlock the complete 9-week guide when you’re ready.
Strobel begins by dismantling one of the most common myths young people encounter — that science has disproved God. Take this chapter slowly and notice which arguments feel new to you.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Strobel challenges what he calls the 'warfare model' — the idea that science and religion have always been at war. What historical examples or arguments does he use to push back on this view? Were any of them surprising to you?
2.Many of the founding figures of modern science — Galileo, Newton, Kepler, Faraday — were devout believers. How does this historical reality complicate the common assumption that 'smart, scientific people don't believe in God'?
3.Strobel distinguishes between *science* (the method of investigating the natural world) and *scientism* (the belief that science is the only source of truth). Explain the difference in your own words. Why does this distinction matter for the rest of the book's argument?