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September 15, 2025 23 mins

The Danger Of Methodological Naturalism

Before we talk about how Christianity should integrate science, we need to talk about how NOT to do it. The dangers of methodological naturalism aren’t realized for those in camps like theistic evolution. Here, we look at why methodological naturalism doesn’t work out for those who want to have both God and evolution.

TIMELINE:

00:00 – Introduction
01:16 – One Bad Way To Integrate Christianity & Naturalism
03:05 – Intelligent Design Intro
03:59 – The Blind Watchmaker Is A Bad Argument
06:18 – Intelligent Design IS A Science
07:19 – Methodological Naturalism Should Be Rejected
08:19 – What Is Theistic Evolutionists
10:46 – The Revival Of Methodological Naturalism
13:48 – What’s Wrong With Theistic Evolution & Methodological Naturalism
17:03 – Failed Explanations For What Counts As Science
19:47 – Failed Explanation That Something Is Held Tentatively
21:16 – Failed Explanation That It Appeals To Natural Laws
22:35 – Conclusion

Methodological Naturalism


BOOK LINKS:

Scientism & SecularismScientism and Secularism – Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland
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