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By Rich Deem Copernicus was the Polish astronomer who put forward the first mathematically based system of planets going around the sun. He attended various European universities, and became a Canon in the Catholic church in 1497. His new system was actually first presented in the Vatican gardens in 1533 before Pope Clement VII who [...]
By David Rogstad, Ph.D. In the April 2008 issue of Nature, an essay by Phillip Ball explains how, in his view, modern science began “in the twelfth century…several hundred years earlier than we have imagined” through a break with the theology of medieval Christianity as it emerged out of the darkness of the Middle [...]
By David Pack People have debated the existence of God for thousands of years. Most conclude that it cannot be proven—one way or the other. It is surmised that the correct answer lies in the area of abstract philosophy and the metaphysical. Others become agnostics, asserting that they “don’t know” if God exists. Those who [...]
By Dinesh D’Souza God, I don’t know whether you even exist. I’m a skeptic, I doubt, I think you may be only a myth. But I am not certain (at least when I’m completely honest with myself). So, if you do exist, and if you really did promise to reward all seekers, you must [...]
Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith who became one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century. His work on electricity and magnetism not only revolutionized physics, but led to much of our lifestyles today, which depends on them (including computers and telephone lines and, so, web sites). Faraday [...] By Wayne Cordeiro, Ph.D. I have often heard theses words. Can we trust people? Isn’t that our goal? Shouldn’t that be the ideal? However, I am finding something that may be disturbingly true yet freeing. How often truth disturbs me before it frees me. Yesterday, I met with a person who is struggling with [...]
Robert Boyle (1791-1867) One of the founders and key early members of the Royal Society, Boyle gave his name to “Boyle’s Law” for gases, and also wrote an important work on chemistry. Encyclopedia Britannica says of him: “By his will he endowed a series of Boyle lectures, or sermons, which still continue, ‘for proving [...]
By Rich Deem, M.Sc. Isaac Newton (1642-1727) In optics, mechanics, and mathematics, Newton was a figure of undisputed genius and innovation. In all his science (including chemistry) he saw mathematics and numbers as central. What is less well known is that he was devoutly religious and saw numbers as involved in understanding God’s plan for [...] By Rich Deem Rene Descartes (1596-1650) Descartes was a French mathematician, scientist and philosopher who has been called the father of modern philosophy. His school studies made him dissatisfied with previous philosophy: He had a deep religious faith as a Roman Catholic, which he retained to his dying day, along with a resolute, passionate desire [...] This video lasts 9:46 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYW1EBuNkp0] |
  
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