Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Physics and God... (BBC News)

The BBC article described the interplay of Theology and Physics, and then did a quick overview of scientists from 5 differing theological perspectives at the end.
A prize-winning quantum physicist says a spiritual reality is veiled from us, and science offers a glimpse behind that veil. So how do scientists investigating the fundamental nature of the universe assess any role of God, asks Mark Vernon.

The Templeton Prize, awarded for contributions to "affirming life's spiritual dimension", has been won by French physicist Bernard d'Espagnat, who has worked on quantum physics with some of the most famous names in modern science.

Quantum physics is a hugely successful theory: the predictions it makes about the behaviour of subatomic particles are extraordinarily accurate. And yet, it raises profound puzzles about reality that remain as yet to be understood.

The 5 perspectives were 1) Atheist 2) Skeptic 3) Platonist 4) Believer --e.g. Monotheist -- 5) Pantheist.



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