The Heresy of Uniformitarianism
By Jim J. McCrea
Uniformitarianism states that all things always have and always will operate according to the same laws and principles.
Mainstream science sees all things through the lens of uniformitarianism. This is the basis of all evolution, both biological and cosmic. Space exploration that studies the nature of planets is based upon this as they attempt to understand why the planets are the way they are due to supposed billions of years of formation.
We have to understand that uniformitarianism is a philosophical supposition rather than an empirically derived finding. It is through this supposition that much mainstream science operates.
Uniformitarianism is also a very powerful conditioning of the human mind as it attempts to understand the events of every day life. It is supposed by the human mind, not illuminated by divine grace, that things will continue the way they are indefinitely: that if there is a deterioration in life, that it will continue, and the same financial principles will continue to operate, seeing catastrophe as the end game in certain circumstances. Despair and suicide are often the result of foreseeing catastrophe. This is based upon the supposition that laws, principles, and trajectories must of necessity head in the same direction at all times. There may be a lack of faith in divine intervention and the fact that God is in control and always provides for those who trust Him.
Many Catholics are absolutely certain that the Catholic Church is wrong in many of Her teachings, and that happiness and safety can only come from defying them. For example, the widespread use of contraceptives, even among Catholics who know Church teaching, is based on faith in uniformitarianism, as the couple surmises their physical strength, financial, material, and medical situations, and presume that they will always continue as before, leading to a crash unless they contracept. Much abortion is based upon the same thing - the idea that a disaster is inevitable unless the baby is aborted.
The heresy of uniformitarianism can also be the basis of people not having the courage to act or speak out against what is wrong because they see due to the current political climate, doing so will result in disaster for themselves. Such belief in uniformitarianism is contrary to belief in divine providence and power.
The martyrs were a powerful witness against uniformitarianism. Often the tortures inflicted by the oppressors far exceed natural human tolerance. But God gives the martyr the grace to understand that his usual human weaknesses will not be operative when the trial comes, and no matter what is inflicted he will be able to endure it. This is why, when the trial comes, the martyr must pray fervently and trustingly for strength. For this strength is normally granted in response to prayer.
The entire Bible is a testimony against uniformitarianism, as time and time again the normal laws of nature were suspended to bring about a desired outcome, from the Creation, to the myriad of miracles in it, to the Resurrection of Christ. That is why it is recommended that you read the Bible, or as they say "get the Word into you." That powerfully deprograms the mind of uniformitarianism. This deprogramming expels fear and builds trust in God.
