Is the Church inimical to science? Growing up as a Catholic and a scientist - I don't see … - Joseph Murray

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We were a different kind of Christian, the quiet, reasonable kind, a breed embarrassed by the mention of miracles.

Joseph Murray

Is the Church inimical to science? Growing up as a Catholic and a scientist - I don't see it. One truth is revealed truth, the other is scientific truth. If you really believe that creation is good, there can be no harm in studying science. The more we learn about creation - the way it emerged - it just adds to the glory of God. Personally, I've never seen a conflict.

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