CC098: Why Science & Secularism Come From Christianity

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Jan 19, 2021

In this podcast, Tom Holland, author of "Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World," discusses the Christian origins of science, secularism, and liberalism. He shares his personal journey from losing faith to rediscovering Christianity and explores the unique aspects of the Christian story that are now taken for granted in the Western world. The podcast also features a lighthearted discussion about favorite dinosaurs and a sauropod bone marrow found in Wyoming.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Influence of Christianity on Western Culture

01:55 • 5min

Favorite Dinosaurs and a Sauropod Bone Marrow

06:44 • 2min

Comparing Atheism and Christianity

08:16 • 4min

The Christian Roots of Science

12:05 • 33min

The Weirdness of Christianity: Emphasizing Uniqueness in a Secular World

45:09 • 15min