High Science

It's time to inch up to a touchy subject. This week we follow the history of science and religion along with their intersection throughout human history.  From ancient serpent gods to the scopes monkey trial, we explore the clashes of science and religion. Here are a list of topics that we cover throughout the episode: The life of early humans Ancient religions and why they emerged Philosophical razors and a bit of Ancient Greece Copernicus, heliocentrism, and the church's reaction Galileo and his conflict with religion The age of the Earth and the literal interpretation of the bible Darwin and evolution Why religion is still around in the age of science Our personal relationship with religion The Scopes Monkey Trial: Science and religion go to court Epilogue: Random discussions