It is, I think, fairly self-evident that science and (Christian) theology are uncomfortable bed-follows.
Mmm, whether I agree with that depends on what exactly you mean. I do not think that in themselves there is any great conflict between science and theology. As you go on to say, they are asking different questions and I would say that as science tells us about the world God created then it won't contradict who God is. However, I will admit that there is a perception of conflict, both in the popular mind and also in the minds of some scientists (not thinking of anyone called Dawkins at all) and some Christians (not thinking of YECcies either). May I remind you of John Polkinghorne and the Society of Ordained Scientists
I don't see that science and theology need conflict - after all, I'm a Christian and a scientist. I say they are uncomfortable bedfellows because the practioners of the two disciplines are often in conflict, and would often claim that the two disciplines do conflict; this leads to a general perception that the two are in conflict, and means that discussion between the two disciplines is often uncomfortable because of these conflicts and perceptions of conflict.
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Mmm, whether I agree with that depends on what exactly you mean. I do not think that in themselves there is any great conflict between science and theology. As you go on to say, they are asking different questions and I would say that as science tells us about the world God created then it won't contradict who God is. However, I will admit that there is a perception of conflict, both in the popular mind and also in the minds of some scientists (not thinking of anyone called Dawkins at all) and some Christians (not thinking of YECcies either). May I remind you of John Polkinghorne and the Society of Ordained Scientists
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My first thought was - "No they aren't..."
I think I may post about this at much more length in my journal if I've time.
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