Science and Religion- Lennox and Polkinghorne Flashcards
Lennox: Integration of Science and Faith
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.
Lennox: Critique of Atheistic Claims
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
Lennox: Human Reason and God’s
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
Lennox: Ethnic and moral implications
He discusses the implication of a worldview that integrates faith and science, arguing that Christianity proves a foundation for ethics and morals
Polkinghorne: Dialogue between science and theology
Polkinghorne believes that science and religion can engage in a constructive dialogue. He advocates for a conversation that appreciates the insights of both disciplines.
Polkinghorne: Different ways of knowing
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
Polkinghorne: Interpretation of Scientific Discoveries
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.
Polkinghorne: Critical Realsim
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.
