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Abstract
It has become standard practice for scientists to avoid the possibility of references to God by adopting methodological naturalism: a method that requires scientists to assume that the natural world is all that exists. In this essay, I critique the Christian commitment this method, arguing that a Christian’s practices should always reflect her belief that the universe is created and sustained by the triune God. This leads me to contend that the Christian should adopt a theologically humble approach to the sciences (instead of methodological naturalism), with which she humbly acknowledges that special divine action is not discernible by empirical science. To further my critique, I consider three ways in which the practice of methodological naturalism can be particularly problematic for Christianity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 691-725 |
Journal | Zygon |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 18 Aug 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2017 |
Keywords
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Christianity
- Creation
- Faith
- Holy Spirit
- Jesus Christ
- Methodological naturalism
- Naturalism
- Alvin Plantinga
- Theology
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Scientists in Congregations: Scientists in Congregations A programe of generating a new engagement between pastors and scientists
Torrance, A. B. (PI) & Davidson, I. J. (CoI)
1/09/13 → 31/05/16
Project: Standard