Tag: romanticism
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The Illusion of ‘Natural’
Atlantic: The Illusion of 'Natural' … The definition of toxin can be somewhat surprising if you have grown accustomed to hearing the word in the context of flame retardants and parabens. Though toxin is now often used to refer to man-made chemicals, the most precise meaning of the term is still reserved for biologically produced…
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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.…