“Science cannot tell theology how to construct a doctrine of creation, but you can't construct a doctrine of creation without taking account of the age of the universe and the evolutionary character of cosmic history.Quote by John PolkinghorneTopics: Quotes about John PolkinghorneShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
Of course, Einstein was a very great scientist indeed, and I have enormous respect for...#John Polkinghorne
Evolution, of course, is not something that simply applies to life here on earth; it...#John Polkinghorne
Chance doesn't mean meaningless randomness, but historical contingency. This happens rather than that, and that's...#John Polkinghorne
Theologians have a great problem because they're seeking to speak about God. Since God is...#John Polkinghorne
Of course, nobody would deny the importance of human beings for theological thinking, but the...#John Polkinghorne
Whitehead reacted strongly against the idea of God as a cosmic tyrant, one who brings...#John Polkinghorne
So Whitehead's metaphysics doesn't fit very well on to physics as we understand the process...#John Polkinghorne
I think it's very important to maintain the classical Christian distinction between the Creator and...#John Polkinghorne
