In an interesting contrast to the current "debate" over evolution, it was not so long ago that (part of) the Christian community was fervently supporting and defending a radical new scientific innovation. In an era when the scientific consensus favored the "Steady State" theory of cosmology, it was Jesuit astronomers who took the lead in working out the details of the "Big Bang" theory. It is often noted that their attraction to Big Bang was motivated by its implication of there having been a specific moment of creation (unlike "Steady State"). Whatever their motivations, however, their main *astronomical* contribution was to provide empirical *evidence* that would persuade those not already committed to the idea.
Regard, Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ "Part of respecting another person is taking the time to criticise his or her views." - Melissa Lane, in a /Guardian/ obituary for philosopher Peter Lipton ================================= --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
