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This early example of historical evidencing of the conflict thesis argues that the history of Christianity, especially Roman Catholicism, demonstrates repeated examples of the stifling of scientific development. It is now seen as one of the central texts of this school of thought.
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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This is the sort of book that justifies the purchase of a Kindle - without it I probably wouldn't have read it. I read it as:
a) an English Literature undergraduate, and
b) someone brought up in the Catholic faith
Absolutely fascinating, carefully reasoned and persuasive. A historical record of the growth of Christianity and the way it, and in particular Catholicism, became more powerful than secular governments. The basic premise of the book is (SPOILER) that religion holds that it is and always has been the ultimate infalliable truth, and therefore was obliged to oppose science when it proved that religious tenets such as a flat earth were false. Scientific progress was untenable in the face of an omniscient God, and this led to conflict. (END SPOILER)
The author tries - and mostly succeeds - to be even-handed but he is by turns amused, angered and horrified by the measures taken to preserve the status quo.
Not an anti-God book - more an anti-organised religion book.
a) an English Literature undergraduate, and
b) someone brought up in the Catholic faith
Absolutely fascinating, carefully reasoned and persuasive. A historical record of the growth of Christianity and the way it, and in particular Catholicism, became more powerful than secular governments. The basic premise of the book is (SPOILER) that religion holds that it is and always has been the ultimate infalliable truth, and therefore was obliged to oppose science when it proved that religious tenets such as a flat earth were false. Scientific progress was untenable in the face of an omniscient God, and this led to conflict. (END SPOILER)
The author tries - and mostly succeeds - to be even-handed but he is by turns amused, angered and horrified by the measures taken to preserve the status quo.
Not an anti-God book - more an anti-organised religion book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Fascinating subject matter, an abundance of erudite historical data presented to support his case that religions actively work towards the suppression of science and progress. I knew some of this from reading the history of the Popes but the data on early Islam was new to me.
Oh boy, does it need editing? In the end I got used to reading 'bum' for 'but'. But (or bum) other typos intrude to disrupt the flow of your reading.
The time line wavers and jumps and also interupts the flow. The period covered is from ancient Greece to almost modern times. The reader thinks he has reached the middle ages only to find the arguement has jumped back to Byzantium.
In the end you realize that the conflict is still alive and inhibiting progress. You can find your own instances from your own times.
Overall, it was worth the effort for the information contained. If this had been turned in as a thesis, the examiners would surely have returned it for extensive revision.
Oh boy, does it need editing? In the end I got used to reading 'bum' for 'but'. But (or bum) other typos intrude to disrupt the flow of your reading.
The time line wavers and jumps and also interupts the flow. The period covered is from ancient Greece to almost modern times. The reader thinks he has reached the middle ages only to find the arguement has jumped back to Byzantium.
In the end you realize that the conflict is still alive and inhibiting progress. You can find your own instances from your own times.
Overall, it was worth the effort for the information contained. If this had been turned in as a thesis, the examiners would surely have returned it for extensive revision.
By Laurence T
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It's free there's nothing I can say that makes it better or worse. I need to reach word limit to remove it from my unresponded items.
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Super book
This is brilliant book, l would advise all Catholics read it. It really takes the wraps off the Catholic church.
Published 4 months ago by peter morris hanley
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Religion v Science.
I didn't much like as a read or guide to the subject. There are plenty of books about which will lead the reader through the subject and I recommend that you do read around the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by I. Chard
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faith or reason?
When I downloaded this book I knew nothing about John William Draper, the author. He was an (English born) American scientist, philosopher, chemist and photographer. Read more
Published 5 months ago by John Benn
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religious people won't dare to read this book
It's understandable that in centuries past there should have been a conflict between religion and science, but that it continues today is astonishing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ken thomas
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Christianity versus science
The Catholic church and its protestant offshoots have traditionally disliked science.
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Published 20 months ago by Jens Guld
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Bad history
I cannot agree with this book or the previous reviewer. I much better investment would be 'The Genesis of Science: How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution'... Read more
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