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Science and belief
For Schools · Science and belief
KS4 10-minute briefing
Key facts
- Science explains how the universe works; whether there is a reason for it at all is a question for philosophy.
- Serious scientists stand on both sides: believers such as Polkinghorne and Guessoum, non-believers such as Al-Khalili.
- Wonder, not proof: we never say scripture “predicted” science.
How do we know?
Activity: sort statements into Settled, Open and Philosophy.
Take care
Avoid “science proves God” and “science disproves God”.