I often hear people on the Right denying science. For example, saying that the whole Corona thing is all political and not a big deal. Masks aren't necessary. Social distancing isn't necessary. It is all nonsense. Over 700K dead? Millions ill? Overrated!!!
People on the Left ALSO deny science - in their behavior. So they congregate in mass demonstrations with no masks and very close together. What about the pandemic??
Some religious Jews deny science. Weddings and other events have been taking place since the start of Corona - as we have buried hundreds and hundreds and thousands have gotten sick. That is besides denying science when people are afraid that it contradicts Torah.
Hashem created the world with it's scientific laws. Hashem gave the Torah. We must respect both. The Rambam writes that if something is irrefutably proven [such as the eternality of the universe which nobody believes in anymore but Aristotle and many others believed in back then] then we must believe it and explain the Torah accordingly. Hashem created us with eyes in front of our face and not behind our head [he says - if I remember correctly]. View reality and live in sync with it. There can't be a contradiction between Torah and science because both are from Hashem. There CAN be a contradiction between OUR UNDERSTANDING of Torah and OUR UNDERSTANDING of science.
Part of what modern science teaches is that one must eat healthfully and exercise. That is an undeniable reality. So we frum Jews should be the STRICTEST about diet and exercise. Are we??
The Rav ztz"l writes that the FIRST stage of Teshuva is תשובה הטבעית - returning to a healthier way of life. No smoking. Sleeping what we need [probably 7-8 hours a night]. Going easy on the caffeine, sugar, white flour etc. etc.
The Chazon Ish writes that nature is Hashem's constant will. Let us learn it and respect it!!!
