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Slavery, Equality, and Galileo: A Response to O’Connor
In some circles, there has been a recent increase in the awareness of the importance of Judaeo-Christian values for the Western civilization. From the abolition of slavery to the rise of modern science, these values have played a foundational role. But what do you do with slavery in the Bible? What do you do with Paul’s teaching against women teaching men? What about the Church’s opposition to Galileo? Andy, Steve, and Wes are back this week as they continue to offer their reactions to the dialogue between Alex O’Connor and Ben Shapiro.
Dark Ages?: Rethinking Science and Religion with Cambridge Historian, Seb Falk on the AC Podcast
The Galileo Affair: A Documentary History by Maurice A. Finocchiaro
Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths about Science and Religion edited by Ronald L. Numbers
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I found it almost comical when Alex when tried to cast a doubt on Galileo’s and Newton’s faith. “ we don’t know what they believed in their heart of hearts”. You could say that about anyone. “Maybe Stephen Hawking was a true Christ follower. You don’t know what was going on in his heart of hearts. I’m just going to ignore all evidence to the contrary.”