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#75 Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: How an atheist academic moved towards belief in God

Oct 24, 2023
Former atheist-turned Christian Associate Professor, Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, shares her journey from atheism to belief in God, discussing the challenges of the science and religion debate, encounters with atheist thinkers like Richard Dawkins, and a significant moment of realization in the Oxford library.
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  • The study of the founders of modern science challenged the assumption that religion and science were fundamentally opposed, highlighting the rich intellectual tradition of Christianity in shaping scientific thought.
  • Engaging with atheist philosopher Peter Singer exposed the limitations of atheistic morality, leading to a realization that the Christian intellectual tradition historically provided the basis for valuing all human life.

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Challenging Assumptions through History of Science

Studying the works of natural philosophers such as Robert Boyle and Robert Hook led the author to question their assumptions about the compatibility of science and religion. They discovered that these scientists were deeply driven by their Christian faith and saw their scientific pursuits as motivated by their theological beliefs. This challenged the author's previously held assumption that science and religion were incompatible and highlighted the rich intellectual tradition of Christianity in shaping scientific thought.

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