I am not very impressed with theological arguments whatever they may be used to support. Such arguments have often been found unsatisfactory in the past. In the time of Galileo it was argued that the texts, 'And the sun stood still... and hasted not to go down about a whole day' (Joshua x. 13) and 'He laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not move at any time' (Psalm cv. 5) were an adequate refutation of the Copernican theory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Theological arguments used to support religious texts often failed to refute scientific theories like Copernicus's.
- In plain terms
- Religious texts did not stop scientific progress.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not use religious texts to deny science.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can faith and science coexist?
- What evidence matters most to you?
Another view
Some find faith and science compatible despite this.
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