Tag: Christianity
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Science and Christianity (Part 6)
At the beginning of the Enlightenment, the Genesis record was considered factual. Living creatures exist as much today as they were created a few thousand years ago. Science was still influenced by Thomas Aquinas, who believed that discovering a purpose for a given object or phenomenon was an integral part of studying the physical world.…
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Science and Christianity (Part 5)
The Enlightenment had a profound impact on the Church. Its effect is felt today. It is impossible to cover each and every nuance in a blog format. I want to focus on the overall impact it has had on Protestantism. The 16th Century Reformation came in response to a Roman Catholic Church that had…
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Science and Christianity (Part 4)
“What is the paradigm?” “We need a new paradigm.” “The emerging paradigm.” Ever heard these phrases before? Paradigm is one of the most well-worn words in politics, business management, education, and many other areas, not to mention science. I don’t know if the word originated with him, but the one who certainly gave life to…
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Science and Christianity (Part 3)
The scientific method and science emerged out of the European Renaissance beginning in the late 15th Century. Several factors gave rise to science, not the least of which was the infusion of ancient Greek culture into European society. (See yesterday's post) Most European scholars who ventured into science firmly believed in the God of Christianity.…
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Science and Christianity (Part 2)
Before I launch into a discussion about science, I must clarify what I am talking about. There are at least three ways we use the word “science.” 1. Science can refer to a method of investigating the physical world. The scientific method starts with a question about a particular phenomenon. A hypothesis is formed about…
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Science and Christianity (Part 1)
Disasters often lead to some of the most unpredictable changes in human culture. The bubonic plague struck Europe in the Fourteenth Century, killing about one-third of the population. Victims would notice rosy, red boils on their skin with circular discolorations around them. Eventually, the disease would lead to sneezing and coughing as the body tried…