Quote by John Polkinghorne

I also think we need to maintain distinctions - the doctrine of creation is different from a scientific cosmology, and we should resist the temptation, which sometimes scientists give in to, to try to assimilate the concepts of theology to the concepts of science.

I also think we need to maintain distinctions - the doctrine

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of maintaining a distinction between the realms of theology and science. It suggests that the concept of creation and scientific cosmology should not be conflated or merged. The speaker emphasizes the need to resist the temptation of scientists to assimilate theological ideas into scientific concepts. This implies that theology and science possess their own distinct frameworks and should be regarded as such, respecting each domain's principles and avoiding any confusion or overlap between the two.

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By John Polkinghorne

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