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Science cannot tell theology how to construct a doctrine of creation, but you cant construct a doctrine of creation with
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"Science cannot tell theology how to construct a doctrine of creation, but you can't construct a doctrine of creation without taking account of the age of the universe and the evolutionary character of cosmic history"

- John Polkinghorne

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This quote by John Polkinghorne suggests that science and faith are intertwined in the building and construction of a teaching of development. Science can not provide a complete understanding of the creation of deep space, however it can supply insight into the age of the universe and the evolutionary character of cosmic history. This details is important for building a teaching of production, as it offers a basis for understanding the origin of deep space and its development gradually. The quote indicates that science and theology must interact to get a comprehensive understanding of the universe and its production. By combining scientific understanding with doctrinal beliefs, a more total understanding of deep space can be accomplished.

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John Polkinghorne This quote is written / told by John Polkinghorne somewhere between October 16, 1930 and today. He was a famous Physicist from United Kingdom. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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