Models and Paradigms_A Comparative Study in Science and Christianity

By Mung Gin Lian

Introduction

The fundamental concern of both science and religion is to make some sort of sense of

Ii fe, to discern some sort of order in the world. Yet, in the past, they were exaggerated

claims as constantly at intellectual conflict and completely at odds by various

thinkers. From the scientific point of view, religion is not empirically based and is

therefore irrelevant to science. From the theological point of view, science is

not based on Divine revelation, and is therefore irrelevant to religion.

Even today this compartmentalized view is not uncommon in popular and

professional circles.

However, pioneer modem scientists and natural philosophers were good at practising

religion and found no real incompatibility between their life as a scientist and as a

believer. Far from any cognitive enmity between science and religion, Divine Will and

Reason were fundamental for natural philosophers because on it was based their understanding

of the universe and the laws governing it. The founders of modern science expected to find

'law' in nature because they believed in a Lawgiver,

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3772386598
• ISBN13: 9783772386596
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Shwetabhgangwaryt
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
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