Creation Moment 7/8/2026 - Faith: In God or in Materialism?

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,...And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist.
Hebrews 11:3/Colossians 1:16,17

"Theoretical physicist and Nobellist Steven Weinberg said, “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” 

His quip was intended to take aim at God. Nevertheless, even atheists acknowledge the existence of many realities that cannot be directly observed—such as black holes, magnetism, gravitation, and wind.

--However, atheists agree that they are known from their effects. 

--We could say the same about God and His creative acts, and—for those of us who were not around to witness it—the Resurrection of Jesus. We cannot see such things today, but they have impacted the world in ways that are visible and measurable.

After all, if science can deal only with matter and energy, it can’t possibly show that other things can’t exist. Rather, this claimed requirement is a philosophical position called materialism, and there are substantial grounds for doubting it. 

‘Materialism’ in philosophy doesn’t mean striving for material goods, but the belief that matter (or mass/energy) is all there is.
Among the reasons for rejecting materialism are the compelling arguments that support the existence of an immaterial Creator of the universe. 

These include the design of living things, the fine-tuning of the universe for life, and the evidence that it has a finite age, among other arguments." 

CMI