Cosmology, Evolution, and Christian Faith

George V. Coyne, S. J.

Abstract


To what extent can what we know from science about the evolution of life in the universe influence our religious attitudes? And, on the other hand, to what extent can religious thought make a contribution to our scientific understanding of the origins and evolution of life in the universe? This twofold question poses the serious risk of transgressing upon the epistemological independence of the various disciplines: theology, philosophy, astrophysics, biology and cosmology, and creating, thereby, more confusion than understanding. It is, therefore, necessary to maintain a consistent posture of preserving the integrity of each of the disciplines, especially that between the natural sciences and theology.

Keywords


Cosmology; Evolution; Faith; Religion; Bible

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/4927

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