Episode 6: Steve Barr, A Brief History of the Catholic Church and Science

Dr. Stephen Barr, the President of the Society of Catholic Scientists and author of Modern Physics and Ancient Faith, discusses the history of the interaction between science and Christianity in the West. In particular, he discusses how the Catholic Church fostered the growth of science from the Middle Ages onward as well as how the myth of conflict between the Catholic Church and science arose.

\Further information on the Society and the work it does can be found ⁠here⁠. https://catholicscientists.org/

If you are interested in Dr. Barr's work in Science and Faith, a link to his book, Modern Physics and Ancient Faith can be found ⁠here⁠.