A Piece of G-d?

Well, so scientists have possibly found the essence of a sub-atomic particle that the popular press has dubbed the "G-d Particle". Mind you, they haven't actually found the particle yet, but they have found the particles produced from the short-lived boson (possibly a Higgs boson). In the world of subatomic physics, this is a big deal as evidenced by the gathering of scinetists and their announcement yesterday. Quite a big deal in that sector of the scientific community, but how big a deal is it for all of us "regular" people? Given the history of scientific discovery, it is quite likely that the finding of this particle will lead to more questions than answers. Many in the scientific community do not like the moniker "G-d Particle". Understandably so, because if we can explain G-d scientifically then (as in the words of many theologians) it is not G-d that we are explaining. It is also quite a bit of human hubris to even suggest that the Creator of the Universe could be so reduced. However, time and again in the spiritual journey, we are called on to become more simple, to put off more esoteric and worldly things and get down to the foundational principles. Loving YHWH with all our heart, mind, soul and strength and neighbor as self. So, could it be that this discovery could hold clues to continue our scientific search for the Creator? Science and religion/spirituality are really not set against each other. Both are engaged in the search for understanding. The problem becomes what we are worshipping. If we worship the scientific model to the exclusion of all other things, then it becomes an idol and we can not find YHWH. If on the other hand the scientific search for the Originator continues to be informed by a healthy faith and belief in something greater than ourselves, then we can celebrate scientific discoveries as YHWH given and blessed. This week, keep searching for that link to the Creator in your own life. Study the Word and spend time with people who are like-minded. Continue to keep an open mind about the balance between Science and Religion. Remember, neither is totally right nor totally wrong. Peace for the journey, Dan