Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Rise of Science and its Effect on Christianity

The rise of scientific knowledge has significantly increased the overall welfare of humanity by bringing about physical restoration and healing.  However, it might be plausibly argued that the increased respect of scientific knowledge has also undercut theological and religious knowledge.

 

Is Christianity better or worse off with the rise of scientific knowledge?

Here's the answers of 56 students:

Better: 28

Christianity is strengthened by challenge--13

Science increases our knowledge of God--11

Science helps spread Christianity--2

Science proves God--2

Worse: 17

Science weakens Christian faith--6

Science destroys Christian doctrine--5

Science competes with Christianity--6

Neither: 7

Both: 6 

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