Science and Religion- Lennox and Polkinghorne Flashcards

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Lennox: Integration of Science and Faith

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Lennox advocated for the capability of science and Christianity. He argues that science and faith compliment each other, offering different but not contradictory perspectives on reality.

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Lennox: Critique of Atheistic Claims

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He challenges atheistic claims that science disproves God’s existence, emphasizing that scientific discoveries often point towards an ordered and purposeful universe, which aligns with theistic beliefs

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Lennox: Human Reason and God’s

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Lennox defends the rationality of belief in God, emphasizing that human reason and scientific inquiry do not contradict the existence of a creator. He suggests that reason itself supports the idea of an ordered universe that reflects intelligent design

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Lennox: Ethnic and moral implications

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He discusses the implication of a worldview that integrates faith and science, arguing that Christianity proves a foundation for ethics and morals

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Polkinghorne: Dialogue between science and theology

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Polkinghorne believes that science and religion can engage in a constructive dialogue. He advocates for a conversation that appreciates the insights of both disciplines.

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Polkinghorne: Different ways of knowing

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He suggest that science and religion provide different, but complimentary ways of understanding the world. Science explores the empirical, while religion delves into deeper questions of meanings and existence

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Polkinghorne: Interpretation of Scientific Discoveries

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Polkinghorne emphasizes that scientific discoveries, particularly in physics, can deepen our appreciate of the order and complexity in the universe. He sees this as a complimentary to the ontological argument insights about creation and the nature of reality.

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Polkinghorne: Critical Realsim

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He promotes a critical realist approach, acknowledging the provisonal nature of scientific understanding. Polkinghorne contends that while science offers valuable knowledge, it can not provide complete explanations.

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