science and faith

So, it has not always been the case that Evidence demanded a verdict. And it has not always been the case that a pastor could or would claim to be able to “prove absolutely” and “scientifically” that God is real. And it has not always been the case that the virgin birth of Jesus Christ could or would be justified by reference to the authority of science. This is only a rather recent possibility, as in the past few hundred years since the rise of the Enlightenment faith in Reason and science as the arbiter of truth. Five hundred years ago, to justify the virgin birth of Jesus Christ by reference to science would have made no sense to anyone. Pastor comfort would have been speaking nonsense then, as I (though, surely not everyone) believe he is now.