Rodney Stark Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rodney Stark.

Rodney Stark is an American sociologist and historian known for his contributions to the study of religion, especially in the field of sociology of religion. He has written numerous books and articles on various topics, exploring the role of religion in society, the impact of Christianity on Western civilization, and the relationship between religion and science. Stark served as a professor at several prestigious universities, including Baylor University and the University of Washington. His work has made significant contributions to the understanding of religious behavior and the social dynamics of belief systems.

Because God is perfect, his handiwork functions in accord wi

Because God is perfect, his handiwork functions in accord with immutable principles. By the full use of our God-given powers of reason and observation, it ought to be possible to discover these principles. These were the crucial ideas that explain why science arose in Christian Europe and no where else.

Rodney Stark

Science Christianity

Because God is a rational being and the universe is his pers

Because God is a rational being and the universe is his personal creation, it necessarily has a rational, lawful, stable structure, awaiting increased human comprehension. This is the key to many intellectual undertakings, among them, the rise of science.

Rodney Stark

Science Christianity

Not only were science and religion compatible, they were ins

Not only were science and religion compatible, they were inseparable--the rise of science was achieved by deeply religious Christian scholars.

Rodney Stark

Science Christianity