S1 E18. The Alternative Story Of Science
The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God
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Debunking the Conflict Thesis
The chapter challenges the historical conflict thesis between religion and science, debunking the narrative that religion impedes scientific progress. It highlights flaws in the warfare thesis popularized by figures like John William Draper and Andrew Dixon White, showing how actual historians have rejected this narrative for almost a century. The discussion emphasizes the complexity of the relationship between religion and science, which has been a mix of conflict, productivity, and neutrality throughout history.
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