No, Christianity Didn’t Hold Back Science — It Created It!

About this sermon

Discover why the so-called “first century” sits at the explosive turning point of history—and how Jesus became an unexpected catalyst for the rise of modern science. In this message from Liberty University’s Convocation, cold-case detective and Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace investigates the fuse leading up to the first century and the fallout that followed, focusing on one surprising impact: the birth and growth of science in a world shaped by Jesus and His followers. Walking through a 4,000-year timeline, J. Warner explores: • Why science suddenly took off when and where it did • How Christian ideas, cathedral schools, monasteries, and the first universities helped create the conditions for the scientific revolution • The role of key historical “bumps” like the Edict of Milan, the rise of universities in Paris, Oxford, and Bologna, and the invention of the printing press • Why the popular claim that “Christianity held back science” doesn’t fit the historical record If you’ve ever heard that the church “dragged science back by its coattails” or “burned the best minds at the stake,” this talk will challenge that narrative and show how followers of Jesus were actually at the forefront of scientific advancement. 📖 Check out the book that expands this case even further: Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace https://amzn.to/4q9ZKOL ▶️ Watch more from Liberty University Convocation here: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyUniversityConvocation Like, subscribe, and share if you want more content at the intersection of faith, history, and reason.

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• God the Father