Hierarchy of evidence

In seeking guidance regarding our health ministry practices, John Burden College recognizes:

1. The Bible and Ellen White’s writings as inspired and primary sources.

2. That the scientific data can help expand, deepen and amplify principles found in the bible and spirit of prophecy.
   

3. That the scientific data should be reasonably considered regarding topics not addressed explicitly or implicitly by the bible and spirit of prophecy.

4. That all true science is consistent with the bible and spirit of prophecy. When there appears to be a conflict between a scientist’s interpretation and inspiration, either the scientific data is not being interpreted accurately, there is a limitation in research methodologies, or the extent of current scientific research is limited and has not adequately explored the subject.