The Thomistic Institute
Does Science Discredit Faith? | Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
Oct 19, 2019
Fr. Gregory Pine, OP discusses the nuanced relationship between science and faith, arguing for their harmonious coexistence. The podcast explores topics such as material vs. abstract in philosophy and science, obediential potency, and the rationality of faith. It also delves into the compatibility of faith and science, methodological accuracy, and the interplay between faith, reason, and happiness studies.
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- Science and faith investigate different aspects of reality, avoiding conflict.
- St. Thomas Aquinas' distinctions in science show levels of abstraction in disciplines.
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Does Science Discredit Faith?
Science is often seen in a dismissive light towards faith, portraying religion as an outdated version of science. The 19th-century ideologies of Hegel and Marx suggested a movement towards science as progress. The perceived conflict between science and faith arises from a misunderstanding, as both investigate different aspects of reality.
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