![]() ![]() ![]() Scientific materialism denied evidence of any ID in nature and any ultimate purpose to human existence. Whitehead spoke early in the 20th century at a time when most elite intellectuals believed that science contradicted classical theism with its traditional belief in a divine creator, the uniqueness of humanity, and the immortality of the soul.įor many intellectuals, a scientifically informed worldview was a materialistic worldview in which entities such as God, free will, mind, soul, or purpose could play no objective role. Hen we consider what religion is for mankind and what science is, it is no exaggeration to say that the future course of history depends upon the decision of this generation as to the relations between them. You can download a full copy of the book for free by going here. Image: Isaac Newton, by William Blake, via Wikimedia Commons.Įditor’s note : We are delighted to present a series of excerpts from chapters in the recent book, Science and Faith in Dialogue, edited by Frederik van Niekerk and Nico Vorster. ![]()
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