Episode 36 - A Sacred Spark Igniting the Flame of Reason

The Christ Centred Cosmic Civilisation

Could the very foundations of modern science be deeply rooted in Christian thought? Prepare to have your perspective broadened as we journey through the profound interplay between faith and reason, with a spotlight on Robert Boyle—one of the intellectual titans of the Royal Society.
This episode peels back the layers of history to reveal a time when Christianity was not merely a backdrop but the heartbeat of scientific advancement. We discuss the fascinating transition of rationalism within Puritanism and its influence on the scientific community, guided by the insights from Klaus Scholder's seminal work "The Birth of Modern Critical Theology."
Witness the intellectual seismic shift of the Enlightenment, where autonomous reason began its ascent, overshadowing Christ as the cornerstone of human thought. This chapter in history marks a pivotal moment where the divine gift of reason, once celebrated as a reflection of the Creator, found itself redefined as an entity unto itself.
We reflect on this profound transformation and its implications for the Christian tradition. The episode concludes by challenging the popular narrative that depicts the modern age as the peak of reason, instead proposing that we may be experiencing its unraveling.
Join us in exploring the indispensable role of Christian faith in the pioneering days of scientific discovery, and consider how those early scientists saw their quest for knowledge as an act of worship, intimately connected to comprehending the divine.

The theme music is "Wager with Angels" by Nathan Moore

Kapitel

1. Episode 36 - A Sacred Spark Igniting the Flame of Reason (00:00:00)

2. Foundations of Science and Christian Rationalism (00:00:30)

3. Rejection of Christ in Enlightenment Era (00:12:39)

4. End of Reason, Christian Foundation of Science (00:25:26)