Christ Quote by William A. Dembski
“If we take seriously the word-flesh Christology of Chalcedon (i.e., the doctrine that Christ is fully human and fully divine) and view Christ as the telos toward which God is drawing the whole of creation, then any view of the sciences that leaves Christ out of the picture must be seen as fundamentally deficient.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Christological Implications of Science,” 2004
Christ as the ultimate purpose of creation means any scientific worldview that excludes Him is incomplete, urging integration of faith and reason.
In simple terms: Science must include Christ to be complete.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ as the telos of creation.
Themes
theology
philosophy
science
creation
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
challenging
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Academic discourse
- personal belief formation
- interfaith dialogue
- education
- public policy
Key Concepts
Christology
teleology
integrative worldview
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for science to be “complete”?
- How can faith and science coexist respectfully?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as imposing religious doctrine on empirical inquiry.
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