Comparing Alvin Plantiga's Science And Religion

An Analysis of & critical response to Alvin Plantiga’s EAAN In the book Science and Religion: are they compatible? Plantiga seeks to establish the idea that theism is perfectly compatible with modern science, which he does rather successfully in his argument against Daniel Dennet. He accomplishes this by addressing one of the most controversial subjects in the Science-Religion relationship, evolution. Alvin sets about this in several ways, one of which is by showing that there is no conflict between any of the tenets of modern evolutionary theory and theistic belief. Here again, He appears to rather successfully illustrate this notion, but also shifts the spotlight to where he believes the true problem lies, Naturalism. Plantiga believes that by holding this belief, which he describes as no god or anything like god, you can’t …show more content…
What I mean is, Plantiga is essentially saying that by holding an anti-theistic position on a scientific theory such as evolution they are putting themselves in a position of perpetual skepticism. Why does Alvin say this? Well from what I took from the book is that he doesn’t really give a reason other than the fact unguided evolution is unlikely, or more likely that it is. He does attempt to develop this argument a little with his discussion on evolution not caring about beliefs, which I’ll address later, as I believe that too is flawed. Even so, assuming this is the perfect explanation it doesn’t change the fact this argument doesn’t appear more, at face value, than to be an appeal to our innate desire to be correct, or right. No one likes to be told they are wrong, or they should doubt firmly held beliefs right? Well Plantiga appeals to this by saying, hey! You don’t have to be worry if you agree with me and hold some sort of theistic