In contrast, other traditions have ideas independent of matter, leading to an imprecise, irrational world. Christians believe in a good God. His creation is good and worthy of study. Humanity is part of God's good creation. Consequently science should be used to benefit humanity by lightening toil and tedium, and by alleviating sickness through various discoveries.
Time is linear and life can be improved.
This is in contrast with other systems that see the world as imperfect and unworthy of careful study. Manual labor, including that necessary for scientific discovery, was not respectable. Slaves were expendable, since they did only menial work. Time was cyclic and life was a round of routine. Christians believe in a rational God whose creation is predictable, reliable, and governed by laws.