Here is an interview with
Richard Carrier in which he tries to explain why Christians are wrong in saying that science needed Christianity. I agree with him but I think he's over-reaching. I haven't heard
Christian scientist ever try to suggest that no science was ever done without Christianity. I wouldn't ever try to argue that. It's amazing that some
atheists are more than willing to argue that the ancients were knowledgeable about a great much of science and
engineering, yet when it comes to believing that they the can correctly record
historical events they are inept. Carrier makes good points that the ancients did see order in the
universe and studied it. The interview is interesting but I can barely hear the interviewer but you can hear Carrier very well. I disagree with much of Carrier's conclusions but we need to be careful not to assume that
God does not give nonbelievers enough grace to be moral or to learn about the Universe He created.
18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.- Romans 1:18-20
Common Sense Atheism » CPBD 045: Richard Carrier – Is Christianity Responsible for Science?
