Episode 35 - The Sacred Roots of Science: Tracing the Christian Influence on the Birth of Modern Knowledge

The Christ Centred Cosmic Civilisation

Explore the untold story of how the Christian faith profoundly influenced the birth of modern science. With a narrative that travels from the echoes of divine truth perfected in Jesus Christ to the secularization that reshaped our approach to the natural world, we promise a captivating journey.
This episode peels back the layers of history to reveal the medieval roots of knowledge and the profound transformation during the scientific revolution, guided by seminal figures like Francis Bacon. You'll see how the pursuit of truth, once intertwined with moral and spiritual values, has evolved into a more ambiguous realm, where ethics and science don't always align as they once did.
Witness the Royal Society's rise from its pious beginnings to a beacon of empirical evidence and innovation. We pay homage to devout Christians such as John Willis, whose faith in empirical observation led to groundbreaking advancements in medicine and atomic theory. Their legacy, captured in the society's motto "Nothing by mere authority," serves as a testament to the enduring power of observation and evidence over mere tradition. This episode is not just a history lesson; it's an invitation to reflect on the relationship between religion and science and how faith once shaped the quest for understanding our world — an intellectual tapestry that continues to influence science and society to this day.

The theme music is "Wager with Angels" by Nathan Moore