Due to the "highly subjective nature of most scientific theories... [we should] let the Bible speak for itself and modify our scientific view of origins accordingly." (as cited in Downey, D., & Porter, S., 2009). God is an intelligent, creative and relational Being. God created everything that exists (Gen 1-2) and from the beginning God has affirmed and blessed man's participation in His creation (Gen 1.28-30, Gen 2.19-20). He created man in His image (Gen 1.26-27; 2.7) and for His communion (Gen 3.9). Since man was created to have fellowship with God, he was created to seek the truth. One aspect of the search for truth is the acquisition of knowledge. How you process knowledge depends on how you see reality and truth. One's worldview is the filter in this process. Hays and Erford (2010) define worldview as the “conceptualization of one's relationship to the world” (p. 10). Ways of Seeking Knowledge and Truth There are many ways to acquire knowledge and truth. Some ways are free of intentional thought while others are intentional. Jackson (2009) describes seven ways to acquire knowledge: superstition, intuition, authority, persistence, rationalism, empiricism, and science. The first four are more likely to occur without intentional thought. Knowledge through superstition is neither reliable nor valid and is based on feelings, the interpretation of random events as non-random, or belief in magical events. Knowing through intuition is when knowledge is based on “gut feelings.” This type of knowledge is based on acquiring knowledge without being consciously aware of where it comes from. Authority and persistence are often used to persuade people to buy or believe in a product or concept. Knowledge by authority is knowledge based on those who...... middle of paper ......) Christian worldview (objective reality from God's perspective and is timeless). It is important to be skeptical (question the validity, authenticity, or truth of information presented as fact) in gathering knowledge, and it is important to be aware of your own worldview to understand how your perceptions of reality may influence your view of the truth. Works Cited Garzon, F. (2011). Ethics in research and articles. Liberty University.Garzon, F. (2011) Pure Science. Liberty University.Jackson, SL, (2009), Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach. Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Thomas, J. & Sosin, L. (2011) Therapeutic Expedition Equipping the Christian Counselor for the Journey. Nashville, Tennessee: B & H Publishing Group.Wheeler, B. (2001) Program Research and Evaluation. Freedom University.