DNA is a chemical structure that creates the framework to make proteins repetitively and without this, higher life forms do not exist. Shame you couldn't follow me on this, that's on me, could have done a better job explaining it.
Saw an excellent interview with a scientist about God recently. He made a very good point, scientists only quote what they observe. How evolution works as been observed from Darwin through to the good ole fruit fly experiment. A good scientist shouldn't disregard the presence of God (from an academic perspective) because it is something they cannot prove. What we can prove is what we say is a thing. There is no faith in science.
So when a scientist explains how evolution works, they are doing it from 100's of years of built upon knowledge. When a priest wants to talk about DNA, the basis of that commentary is to disprove the science. As far as I know, DNA isn't in the bible.
Think its good context really. Should really consider not trying to use science to disprove science. Not that I'm offended but if I say, used the bible to disprove God, I'm sure it would not be appreciated.
I dont even remember even hearing about DNA during my studies so congratulations. What I know about DNA is limited to only what has been published by the media, and I've most probably missed most of the reports.
Research is what scientists do, and generally they have done well in improving the life of humans. Religion is more like law, I spoke to a law student some time ago he said that some laws were written centuries ago and it is recomended that students read the law books written from the begining. Thats why some of us take what was written about what Jesus said seriously, even though it was a long tine ago.
I don't remember any Priests trying to disprove science, and if they did they would be wrong, because science is discovering truth. BTW my church tells us that God is truth and we should always live the truth.
As far as science disproving science, I can only add some discoveries have been found to be modified and probably incorrect by latter scientists. Like I've said some of what is written in both OT @ NT as insignificent incidents which has and still happens in this world which is dominatd by egos.
Religion founded by JC, is about living a life which, gives glory to God, and treats all mandkind with respect. "The greatest and first coommandment". Their is nothing in the NT which says don't research into cancer eg.
I believe that the Christians values and morals taught by JC will be good for mankind in eternity, and they will have nothing to do with scietific discoveries.