The harmonious relationship between faith and science from the perspective of some great saints: A brief comment

  • Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins ROR
  • Millennium Science Initiative ROR
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ROR

The Linacre Quarterly, 82(1), 3-7

DOI 10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000097 PMID 25698837

Abstract

The objective of this editorial is to show that a harmonious relationship between science and faith is possible, as exemplified by great saints of the Catholic Church. It begins with the definitions of science and faith, followed by an explanation of the apparent conflict between them. A few saints that constitute an example that a fruitful relationship between these two seemingly opposed realities has been possible are Saint Albert the Great, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Giuseppe Moscati, and Saint Edith Stein, among others, and this editorial highlights their deep contributions to the dialogue between faith and reason. This editorial ends with a brief discussion on whether it is possible to be both a scientist and a man of faith.

Topics

faith and science relationship, Catholic saints scientific contribution, science religion harmony, theological perspective natural law, Catholic intellectual tradition science, faith-based medical ethics, science and religion apparent conflict, Catholic Church scientific history, natural theology bioethics
PMID 25698837 25698837 DOI 10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000097 10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000097

Cite this article

Cortés, M. E., Del Río, J. P., & Vigil, P. (2015). The harmonious relationship between faith and science from the perspective of some great saints: A brief comment. *The Linacre Quarterly*, *82*(1), 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000097

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