The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 394. A Conversation About God | Dr. John Lennox
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Nov 6, 2023 
Dr. John Lennox, a Northern Irish mathematician and Christian apologist, engages in a profound discussion about the relationship between faith and science. He critiques transhumanism's ethical implications and defends the historical contributions of Christianity to scientific inquiry. The conversation highlights the dangers of intellectual pride and the importance of humility. Lennox emphasizes the intrinsic worth of humanity and the transformative power of sacrifice, while exploring the biblical tale of Lazarus as a symbol of faith and hope.
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Christianity and Science
- The relationship between Christianity and science is much closer than commonly believed.
- Axiomatic beliefs within Christianity, like the intelligibility of the world, were preconditions for science's emergence.
Science as Legacy
- Modern science is a legacy of the biblical worldview, not in conflict with it.
- The belief in a lawgiver (God) fostered the expectation of laws in nature, which is fundamental to science.
Microcosm and Cosmos
- Organisms, including humans, are microcosms of their environment, reflecting its structure.
- If humans, as microcosms, operate through narrative and personality, perhaps the cosmos can be related to in the same way.
