[BroJoeK]

21twelve quoting: "The biblical doctrine of creation undergirded Newton’s science.
Newton believed in a God of 'actions [in nature and history], creating, preserving, and governing … all things according to his good will and pleasure.' "

Thanks for a great post.
I'm certain many scientists, past & present, shared Newton's views, demonstrating that it's not necessary to be an atheist to work in science.

[21twelve]

“I’m certain many scientists, past & present, shared Newton’s views, demonstrating that it’s not necessary to be an atheist to work in science.”

My dad (a Christian) once asked a friend of his that was a pioneer in the early radar in WWII (and then into other ground-breaking things) and a strong Christian how that worked - the science and religion aspect. The guy replied “The more I learn and discover in the sciences, the more I learn and discover how great God is!”