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| Metaphysical presuppositions of science that correlate with Christianity |
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Definition
· Objectivity: There is a real cosmos or world there for scientists to study.
· Assessibility: We can observe it and assess it accurately. We have to trust our senses.
· Regularity: The universe operates on a uniform bases or so we think and that it applies to everything in the universe.
· Rationality: Everything has to operate in a rational way. It is a process. |
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CONSCEQUENCES: Christian worldview led to the development of Science
OARR |
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Definition
One almighty being created it all (O)
Universe is good and worthy of study (A)
Events in the universe are no longer necessarily cyclical need for careful observation
Events are predictable/rule-governed (R)
Events can be described mathematically (R) |
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Term
Christian beliefs…
(creation, monogenes, incarnation)
implied a rejection of certain propositions: |
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Definition
The Cosmos is real VS. Cosmos is an illusion
God, alone, is the Creator vs. There are many opposing capricious forces at work
All was created by God out of nothing VS. Universe is without cause; Universe is divine
He was free to create or not to create, or to create in any other way VS. Universe is necessarily the way it is & cannot be any other way
All He had created was good & has a purpose VS. Universe is chaotic, incoherent, & meaningless |
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Term
THE BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE ARE
2 of them |
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Definition
a. Limited to measurable physical events
b. Based on metaphysical presuppositions (OARR) |
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Term
The Christian worldview in the Middle Ages
3 things |
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Definition
· Nicene-Constantinople Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible.
Everything was created by one God which means it functions under only one set of rules.
· The monogenes
We believe in one Lord,
Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten
of the Father,
This means that it was created with a plan and not in just endless cyles.
· The Incarnation
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
Not cyclical. It is going somewhere and has a sense of purpose. God has a plan. |
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| Science is built upon Christian foundations in three ways |
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Definition
· The reality and goodness of creation provide a basis and motivation for experimental science
· The order and intelligibility of nature are essential for theoretical science
· The purpose and meaning of creation encourage the development of applied science |
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| How to integrate Science with the Christian Faith 3 ways |
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Definition
· Unity of Truth: All truth comes from God and therefore the truth of science cannot contradict the truth of God.
· Personal integration: Not trying to convert sciences to religion or religion to science but they have to coexist.
· Act of worship: God who is good created all and is worthy of my time to go and study. In this you are honoring God. |
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