It has been said of many modern Christian theologians that their primary aim is to find ways to express disbelief as belief. — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
The Christian image of God is that of a rational being who believes in human progress. — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
Not only were science and religion compatible, they were inseparable--th e rise of science was achieved by deeply religious Christian scholars. — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
Leading Christian theologians such as Augustine and Aquinas were not what today might be called 'strict constructionists.' Rather, they celebrated reason as… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
The overwhelming majority of social scientists were irreligious or even anti-religious. This led them to believe that religion was a disappearing and… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
That new technologies and techniques would be forthcoming was a fundamental article of Christian faith. Hence, no bishops or theologians denounced clocks… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
Because God is perfect, his handiwork functions in accord with immutable principles. By the full use of our God-given powers of reason… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
Although it has been fashionable to deny it, anti-slavery doctrines began to appear in Christian theology soon after the decline of Rome… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
The Christian image of God is that of a rational being who believes in human progress, more fully revealing himself as humans… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
The success of the West, including the rise of science, rested entirely on religious foundations, and the people who brought it about… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
High testosterone levels have been proven to make men more likely to commit crimes. The tendency in men toward risky behaviour keeps turning up… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
“Keep in mind that democracy merely gives power to the people; it does not ensure that power will be used wisely or humanely.” — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
“Laws requiring a certain frequency of church attendance, the taking of Communion, and baptism of infants soon appeared all across the Lutheran areas of… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
“But Christendom was not merely a community of warriors or even a community of the nobility. It was a civilization! Unfortunately, for generations everyone… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
“No doubt Western modernity has its limitations and discontents. Still, it is far better than the known alternatives—not only, or even primarily, because of… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
... All questions concerning the rise of Christianity are one: How was it done? How did a tiny and obscure messianic movement from the… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
“By the seventh century, Christianity probably was far stronger and more sophisticated in North Africa and Asia than in Europe.” — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
There was only one decline in church attendance, and that was in the late 1960s when the Vatican said it was not a sin… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
“But following these Stone Age discoveries, progress was slow. It is estimated that in terms of the standard of living, things were pretty much… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
Mormons are an extraordinarily educated and professional population. They have all these virtues: They work hard, don't skip school, have no scandals. Consequently, you… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
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,… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
Many people who say they have no religion are simply saying they have no official religious affiliation. They may actually have strong personal beliefs. — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
