Of Popes and Unicorns
Science, Christianity, and How the Conflict Thesis Fooled the World
What's it about
Think science and Christianity have always been at war? It’s time to question that story. Discover the surprising truth behind the so-called "conflict thesis" and see how this historical myth has shaped our modern world, pitting faith against reason in a battle that never really happened. You'll learn how this influential narrative was deliberately crafted in the 19th century and why it continues to fool us today. Uncover the real, complex relationship between major scientific discoveries and Christian thought, and gain a powerful new perspective on one of history's most misunderstood debates.
Meet the author
David Hutchings is a physics teacher and Fellow of the Institute of Physics, while James C. Ungureanu is a historian of science and religion. Their unique collaboration as a practicing scientist and a dedicated historian allowed them to meticulously dismantle the long-held but false narrative of a war between science and faith. Together, they traced the origins of this myth, revealing how it was constructed and why it persists, offering a fresh, evidence-based perspective on one of history's most misunderstood relationships.
The Script
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