The historical prelude to, The historical facts of and the Aftermath ofThe Galileo Affair9/21/2022 An article written by the founder, Dr. Rossi. This article will be broken down into 6 parts, posted throughout the next few months.
The Prelude No one of any persuasion can deny that that Science and Religion are two of the most significant influences on human civilization. In the west the influence of Augustine of Hippo was predominant for a millennium and a half. He believed there is only one source of truth and any difference in any point of time between the rational and intellectual study of God, his activities and relationship to his creation (Theology) and the study of the natural world (Science) should and can be resolved. However only by intense study of the Book of Scripture and the Book of Nature. One has Faith so that he might understand but he also understands when he has Faith. He counsels that in our study of the past we must accommodate our assessments to the level of knowledge available at that time. This stands opposite to the modern idea proposed by Steven Jay Gould that the two are mutually exclusive and any consideration of one by the other pointless; and today to the oft expressed idea that Science and Religion are mutually antagonistic and constantly at war. This idea is rejected by ALL modern historians of science. Yet It has been The predominant point of contention since the 19 th century, largely the result of the intentions of two men. The first is John William Draper (1811-1882) a physician and first president of the American Chemical Society whose book “A History of the Conflict between Science and Religion” went through 50 editions. It is a vitriolic truth distorting diatribe largely responsible for anti- religious feeling persisting to today; still available but too embarrassing to quote. The other the first president of Cornell Univ. Andrew D. White whose book “A History of warfare between Science and Religion is noted for fallacious arguments based on bogus sources. Its lies live on.
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