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The Thomistic Institute

The Church and Modern Science | Prof. Christopher Baglow

Jul 22, 2024
Professor Christopher Baglow, Director of the Science and Religion Initiative at Notre Dame, discusses the Church's view on modern science. He explores the historical conflict model between faith and science, trends impacting the Church's relation to science, and the intersection of science, faith, and reason in Catholic tradition. The discussion also delves into Catholic perspectives on natural phenomena and the concept of miracles within the laws of nature.
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  • Catholic tradition values scientific discoveries in interpreting Biblical texts.
  • Faith should adapt to true scientific knowledge rather than refute it.

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Interpreting Biblical Texts by Allowing New Scientific Knowledge to Challenge Understanding

The great thinkers of the Catholic tradition give discoveries of science a veto power in interpreting Biblical texts. For example, St. Augustine viewed Genesis as a symbolic cosmogony rather than a scientific treatise, utilizing astronomical observations.

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