Difference Between Theology And Theology

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Science and Theology——A Battle No One Loses
The dispute between theology and science lasts for ages. Theology once dominated the mainstream during the Medieval period. However, starting from the 16th century, with the rapid development of science, the authority of theology had been challenged and had declined ever since. In this reflective journal, I’ll discuss the difference and similarities of theology and science. In addition, the reason that science gained its authority will also be further explained.
Science and theology, despite their different ways of recognizing the world, their fates have been twisted with each other. Newton, who was born in an era dominated by the Christian church, was a great reflection of how science and theology

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