Orthodoxy and Science

Ancient Faith Ministries ^ | March 20, 2020 | Fr. Stephen Freeman

[Carpe Cerevisi]

I take it to be axiomatic that there is no contradiction between good theology and good science. I take it as axiomatic that we do not choose between science and faith.

The strange conflicts of the modern period have nurtured a sort of bifurcation (at all times and not just in our present trials). I have written regarding mental health issues any number of times, always encouraging people to include medical intervention among their therapies. We are not a “ghost in the machine” a “soul inhabiting a body.” Whatever we are, we are one thing. The separation of the soul from the body at death is tragic and creates a situation that is not at all normal. The soul is not “naturally” immortal – but is sustained in its existence solely by the will of God. When we speak of its “immortality” it is this good gift of God we have in mind rather than an independent property of the soul itself.

We seem not to have read the Scriptures (particularly those not in the Protestant Bible). There is a very ancient and clear understanding to be found in the 38th chapter of Sirach. I share the whole chapter here as well as a few additional comments:

[Carpe Cerevisi]

Good stuff from Fr. Stephen Freeman.

[Bob434]

there is no science anymore- didn’tchaknow? science fact is thrown out the window in order to support whatever agenda is chic at the moment