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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

394. A Conversation About God | Dr. John Lennox

Nov 6, 2023
01:27:24
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson talks with mathematician, author, and theologian Dr. John Lennox about the compatibility of Christianity and science, the connection between the axioms of faith and scientific investigation, the concept of truth and its relation to science and God, the pitfalls of self-deification, the existence of right and wrong within the context of Genesis, and the role of sacrifice in Christianity.
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  • Science and Christianity can coexist, with both emphasizing the intelligibility of the world and the moral pursuit of knowledge.
  • Greek and Judeo-Christian thought share a belief in the comprehensibility of the cosmos and the ethical value of honest investigation, raising questions about the nature of the universe and its relationship to humanity.

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The interplay between science and Christianity

The podcast explores the relationship between science and Christianity, emphasizing that they are not necessarily in conflict. It highlights that the belief in the intelligibility of the world and the inherent morality of acquiring knowledge are foundational to the scientific enterprise and have deep roots in the Christian tradition.

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