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*Does harmony between science and theology mean sacrificing the truth?*
J. Matthew Ashley argues that science, history, philosophy, and theology each offer distinct perspectives on reality, and that allowing them to "sound together" leads to a richer understanding without collapsing one discipline into another.
0:00 What Does Consonance Really Mean?
1:43 Building a Theology of Science Program
2:56 Historical Bridges Between Science and Theology
4:04 How Theology Responds to Scientific Discoveries
5:26 Why Science Changes Theological Questions
*J. Matthew Ashley* is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in the relationship between Christianity, science, and society. His research explores topics such as liberation theology, Christian spirituality, and the historical development of theological thought.
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*Does harmony between science and theology mean sacrificing the truth?*
J. Matthew Ashley argues that science, history, philosophy, and theology each offer distinct perspectives on reality, and that allowing them to "sound together" leads to a richer understanding without collapsing one discipline into another.
0:00 What Does Consonance Really Mean?
1:43 Building a Theology of Science Program
2:56 Historical Bridges Between Science and Theology
4:04 How Theology Responds to Scientific Discoveries
5:26 Why Science Changes Theological Questions
*J. Matthew Ashley* is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in the relationship between Christianity, science, and society. His research explores topics such as liberation theology, Christian spirituality, and the historical development of theological thought.
*More from J. Matthew Ashley on Closer To Truth:*
* Big Questions About God - Closer To Truth - Core Topic: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pKyjextCjGsYzvrMvWCj4tX
* Closer To Truth contributors: closertotruth.com/contributor/j-matthew-ashley
*Subscribe to Closer To Truth:* youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV
*Join the Community:*
* Membership (5,000+ videos): closertotruth.com/register
* Audio Podcast: closertotruth.podbean.com
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Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answer
#CloserToTruth #Meaning #JMatthewAshley #ScienceAndTheology #Theology
