Science, Theology, Methodological Naturalism, and the Catholic Church’s Inculturation

This article explains why the naturalistic explanation of science may not necessarily oppose Catholic theology’s quest for the supernatural. Naturalism has different meanings and forms. But internal methodological naturalism (IMN), which is fundamentally used by scientists in investigations, can be...

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Main Author: Ballano, Vivencio (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Common Ground Publishing 2021
In: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2021, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 41-52
Further subjects:B Inculturation
B Theology
B Evangelization
B Ontological Naturalism
B Science
B Catholic Church
B Christianity
B Methodological Naturalism
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