Life’s Puzzle: Where Science and Faith Connect

Ever since I was little, I’ve been fascinated by the stars. Their twinkling lights make me wonder about so many things — especially how life began on Earth. I remember asking myself over and over: How did we get here? How did life start?

For a long time, I thought I had the answer. Stories I grew up hearing said that God created everything — the stars, the oceans, animals, and humans. That idea felt comforting, simple, and beautiful. But as I grew older, I started learning about science, and it opened a whole new way of seeing the world.

I learned that about 13.8 billion years ago, a massive explosion called the Big Bang created all the matter in the universe — stars, planets, everything. Earth began as a hot, fiery planet, with volcanoes and no life at all. Over millions of years, water filled the lowlands, forming oceans, the air cooled, and tiny living organisms appeared in the water. These tiny organisms slowly changed, evolving into fish, plants, animals, and eventually humans.

At first, I felt confused. I wondered, does that mean God had nothing to do with it? But then I realized that science and faith don’t have to compete. Science explains how life developed step by step, while faith shows why it matters — giving meaning to the miracle of existence. They are like two pieces of the same puzzle, both helping us understand the bigger picture.

Now, whenever I see a tiny seed sprouting, watch a bird take flight, or lie under the endless night sky, I feel awe, gratitude, and curiosity. Life is full of questions, and exploring them — through science, faith, or both — makes every moment magical. I’ve learned that understanding life is not about choosing one answer over another. It’s about seeing the wonder in the journey, in every little detail, and letting that curiosity guide me.