The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
Week 7: Chapter 6 — Science Has Disproved Christianity
Read Chapter 6 of The Reason for God by Timothy Keller.
The assumed conflict between science and Christian faith is perhaps the dominant cultural assumption of our time — Keller argues it is historically misleading and philosophically confused. Come to these questions with your own assumptions about science and religion clearly in mind.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.How prevalent is the assumption that "science has disproved God" in your workplace, school, or social circles? What specific scientific findings or arguments are usually cited to support it?
2.Keller argues that the "conflict thesis" — the idea that science and religion have always been at war — is a myth invented in the 19th century, and that historically, modern science grew largely out of a Christian intellectual framework. Were you aware of this historical argument? How does it reframe the conversation?
a.What assumptions about the universe (its rationality, its consistency, its being worth investigating) does science require — and where did those assumptions come from historically?
b.Can you name any historically significant scientists who were also committed Christians?
3.Keller carefully distinguishes between evolution as a scientific mechanism and evolution as a philosophical worldview ("evolution proves there is no God"). Why is this distinction important, and do you think most people making the argument are aware of it?
Closing Prayer
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