
Christianity and the Tooth Fairy
Is belief in Christianity and God like believing in the tooth fairy? Or are there rational grounds that justify the beliefs of Christians?
Engage with the debate about whether there is a fundamental conflict between science and belief in God. Some scientists seem to make science their religion, but does science inevitably undermine belief in God?
Is belief in Christianity and God like believing in the tooth fairy? Or are there rational grounds that justify the beliefs of Christians?
A look at some of the claims of atheists concerning belief in God and how they (mis)use science.
Alister McGrath explains how the atheism of Richard Dawkins is grounded in his understanding of the natural sciences.
The common assumption that science contradicts religion can be illustrated either from your own personal experience, if this is relevant,…
A talk on 'Science and Its Proper Boundaries: The Legacy of C.S. Lewis' outlining Lewis' views on science and scientism.
Interview with philosopher Roger Trigg covering science and philosophy, faith and reason.
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was a brilliant mathematician, astronomer and physicist. He was appointed to the chair of Mathematics at the…
Science and religion have been locked in battle for centuries, maybe even millennia. Right? Or is there another story?
Will science lead us to complete knowledge of everything, or are there areas science can't touch?
The real assumption in this question is clear: Surely the discoveries of modern science have proved that biblical religion is untenable.…
In January 2005, two remarkable events occurred. The first was that Oxford atheist and Darwinian scientist, Richard Dawkins, was publicly…
The belief that science and religion are in fundamental conflict runs deep. But is it really as simple as that?
A preliminary summary of some recent research on the religious beliefs of scientists.
Peter Atkins continues to be one of the more boisterous and outspoken of the Oxford atheists. His promotion of ‘scientism’…
Test of FAITH is a series of resources investigating the relationship between science and faith, examining questions such as whether…
Does a Universe that ‘runs itself’ need God? Oddly, the answer to this question is ‘No’. And ‘Yes’.
William Lane Craig responds to Stephen Hawking's claim that cosmology is "a religion for intelligent atheists".
In 'Can Science Explain everything?' John Lennox shows that science sits more comfortably within the Christian worldview than in atheism.
What, if anything, separates human beings from every other species on earth? Are we just naked apes? Or something more?
This paper examines the contemporary relationship between science and Christianity. The exaggerated claims of secular scientists and…
Oxford professors John Lennox and Peter Atkins discuss whether we can answer all life's questions using the scientific method.
This extract from 'Atheism's New Clothes' responds to the accusation that theology is empty, like the Emperor's New Clothes.
One of the core arguments of Richard Dawkins’ book The God Delusion is that religious faith is irrational. “Dyed-in-the-wool…
A response to the accusation that science is the enemy of Christianity.
Considering the assumptions that scientists often make without realising it.
People have great respect for science as they form their worldview. They adopt false beliefs and learn to ignore competing information…
Are we nothing more than the result of neurons firing? Brain scientist Sharon Dirckx's concise book explores the issue from a Christian…
Alister McGrath's 'Inventing the Universe' argues that science and religion are not in opposition, they are complementary 'maps of reality'.
What should you say when your science teacher objects to Christianity? This article offers some simple ways to respond.
Scientism says that science is the source of all our knowledge. Does this make sense or are there other sources for what we can know?
Scientific naturalism claims that only science provides reliable answers. This article examines the claim.
Ruth Bancewicz sets out to help scientists understand how their Christian faith and scientific research can complement one another.
Religion and Science are often seen as entirely separate – this book tries to bring them together.
Neo-atheist Sam Harris alleges that the faith of Christian geneticist Francis Collins is unscientific: James Watson, the co-discoverer…
“If Christianity is not true, then it’s not worth believing” - This book addresses common objections to Christian truth claims.
Are God and science necessarily in competition? Does science fit better with Christian belief or with atheism?
Responds to the idea that in a scientific age, people have outgrown the need for Christiainity.
Alister McGrath breaks down the myth that science and religion are incompatible, encouraging us to explore the two collaboratively.
This comprehensive exploration of the history and mechanics of human curiosity argues that “Science swims in the slipstream of ultimate…